1789-1830E. Walker, 1846 - Presidents |
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... ment until the inauguration of his successor , Mr. Adams , which occasion he honored with his presence , and immediately retired to Mount Vernon , to pass the remainder of his days in quiet retirement ; but when , in 1798 , the United ...
... ment until the inauguration of his successor , Mr. Adams , which occasion he honored with his presence , and immediately retired to Mount Vernon , to pass the remainder of his days in quiet retirement ; but when , in 1798 , the United ...
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... ment of those who possessed his friendship , and enjoyed his intimacy , was ardent , but always respectful . " His temper was humane , benevolent , and conciliatory ; but there was a quickness in his sensibility to anything apparently ...
... ment of those who possessed his friendship , and enjoyed his intimacy , was ardent , but always respectful . " His temper was humane , benevolent , and conciliatory ; but there was a quickness in his sensibility to anything apparently ...
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... ment and pursuit of the public good ; for I assure myself that while you carefully avoid every alteration which might endanger the benefits of a united and effective government , or which ought to await the future les- sons of ...
... ment and pursuit of the public good ; for I assure myself that while you carefully avoid every alteration which might endanger the benefits of a united and effective government , or which ought to await the future les- sons of ...
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... ment is best answered by the enlightened confidence of the people , and by teaching the people themselves to know and to value their own rights , to discern and provide against invasions of them , to distinguish between oppression and ...
... ment is best answered by the enlightened confidence of the people , and by teaching the people themselves to know and to value their own rights , to discern and provide against invasions of them , to distinguish between oppression and ...
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... ment from the proper department with regard to the number of troops raised , and some other points which have been suggested , will afford more precise information as a guide to the legislative consultations , and among other things ...
... ment from the proper department with regard to the number of troops raised , and some other points which have been suggested , will afford more precise information as a guide to the legislative consultations , and among other things ...
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