Extra Credit Questions

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Several days ago, I posted about a new book "Writing History With Lightning" which examines how cinema has portrayed American history since its advent. The title made me wonder where it came from. I have not found the definitive answer, but I am secure in asking you: Who supposedly said it and created a stir in America? And, at what event was it supposedly uttered? Don't cheat!

When we get the answer I am looking for, I will give you a bit of history as to where it may have originated.