The twentieth century will be American. American thought will dominate it. American progress will give it color and direction. American deeds will make it illustrious. Civilization will never lose its hold on Shanghai. Civilization will never depart from Hongkong. The gates of Peking will never again be closed to the methods of modern man. The regeneration of the world, physical as well as moral, has begun, and revolutions never move backwards.

๐Ÿ“– John Dos Passos

๐ŸŒ American  |  ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ผ Novelist

๐ŸŽ‚ January 14, 1896  โ€“  โšฐ๏ธ September 28, 1970
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In "The 42nd Parallel," John Dos Passos presents a bold vision for the twentieth century, predicting that American influence will shape the era's thoughts, progress, and achievements. He emphasizes that the leaders in innovation and civilization will arise from the United States, asserting that its advancements will color the world and leave a lasting impact on societies. Dos Passos paints a picture of a world where American ideals and actions will...

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