It was appointed by law in Athens, that the obsequies of the citizens who fell in battle should be performed at the public expense, and in the most honorable manner.
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"It was appointed by law in Athens, that the obsequies of the citizens who fell in battle should be performed at the public expense, and in the most honorable manner." — Edward Everett
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It was appointed by law in Athens, that the obsequies of the citizens who fell in battle should be performed at the public expense, and in the most honorable manner. — Edward Everett
About Edward Everett
Edward Everett was a Statesman from United States (1794–1865).
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This quote is attributed to Edward Everett, a Statesman from United States.
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Edward Everett lived from 1794 – 1865.