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Obama often speaks about the fragility of democracy, drawing parallels between historical struggles and contemporary challenges. His warning in Manchester links the mill workers' sacrifice for freedom to current threats like misinformation and political polarisation. He implies that active participation and vigilance are essential to preserve democratic values.
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