Quote by Margaret Mead

For the very first time the young are seeing history being made before it is censored by their elders.

For the very first time the young are seeing history being m

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This quote suggests that the youth are witnessing historical events unfold in real-time, without the narrative being filtered or controlled by older generations. It implies that the young are experiencing a unique perspective, free from the biases and censorship that tend to accompany collective memory and historical narratives. It highlights the value of allowing the youth to have an unadulterated understanding of the past, enabling them to form their own interpretations and ultimately contribute to shaping the historical discourse.

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By Margaret Mead

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