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Our forefathers didn't have sex and violence in mind when they crafted First Amendment freedoms.
As the Balkans flared to war once again, Greek nationalism has stirred, and there have been discussions in the kafeneion about the land of Macedonia returning to the fold of its forefathers.
They are as industrious and hardworking as their forefathers.
Henry "Hotshot Historian" Hyde wrapped up the day with grandiose allusions to our forefathers.
Many retreated into the hills to make their own way, the forefathers of today’s small-scale, self-sufficient farmers.