America as a Symbol of Freedom and Peace – Harry Edson Browne

„In the 1880s, people all over the world looked to America for inspiration. Its very existence was proof that it was possible to have a relatively free and peaceful country. No income tax, no foreign wars, no welfare state, no intrusions on civil liberties.“

Harry Edson BrowneIn the 1880s, America stood as a model of freedom and peace without income tax, wars, and welfare state.
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Harry Edson Browne was an American writer, libertarian political activist, and investment advisor.

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Harry Edson Browne quote about America, freedom, peace, and civil liberties

Harry Edson Browne (1933–2006) was an American writer, libertarian political activist, and investment advisor. He was the Libertarian Party’s presidential nominee in 1996 and 2000. Through his books and political activities, he advocated personal freedom, limited government, and voluntary cooperation.

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