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Gratitude toward veterans : why Americans should not be very grateful to veterans /

Veterans are celebrated with speeches, statues, memorials, holidays, and affirmative action. They are lavishly praised in public gatherings and private conversations. Contradicting this widespread attitude, Stephen Kershnar's <span style=""font-style:italic;"">Gratitud...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Kershnar, Stephen (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2014]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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