Soviet union Quote by Lincoln Steffens Download Open image ““I have seen the Future and it works. [remark after visiting the Soviet Union in 1919]”” — Lincoln Steffens ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.2 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Soviet union
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