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Under these circumstances, it would seem to me
that Hearst's influence in the United States ought
not to be so great. Personally, I cannot see how 
anyone who has watched his career closely the last 
two decades can accept any of his interpretations 
of international affairs. Yet, as you know, great
masses of the people were herded into propaganda 
attitudes the last week in January, and he thus 
gave the appearance of representing the majority
opinion in the United States.
 
 
Sincerely yours,
 
 
William E. Dodd