"The trouble with you and me, my friend, is the trouble with this nation: too many blessings, too little gratitude."
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About Carl T. Rowan
Carl T. Rowan was an American journalist, author, and government official. He served as a columnist for The Washington Post and Newsweek, using his platform to address major social and political issues during the civil rights movement. Rowan also worked as a US ambassador and was the first African American to hold the position of Deputy Assistant Secretary of State. He was known for his advocacy of civil rights, gun control, and education reform.
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