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Many retreated into the hills to make their own way, the forefathers of today’s small-scale, self-sufficient farmers.
Henry "Hotshot Historian" Hyde wrapped up the day with grandiose allusions to our forefathers.
They are as industrious and hardworking as their forefathers.
Lewis respected his civil rights forefathers but did not worship them.
Our forefathers didn't have sex and violence in mind when they crafted First Amendment freedoms.