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Courage: Primary Source Analysis

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Founding Principle	Individual Responsibility, Private Virtue
Grade Level	9, 10, 11, 12
Period Era	1930s
Topic	Justice
Virtues	Courage

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Courage: Primary Source Analysis

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Courage: August Landmesser’s Courage Refusal

Discussion Guide – August Landmesser’s Courageous Refusal

Virtue in Action – August Landmesser’s Courageous Refusal

Courage Worksheet – August Landmesser’s Courageous Refusal

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