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... Congress employ chaplains ? Each legislative day of both Houses of Congress is opened with prayer offered by an official chaplain , who is a minister of the gospel resident at Washington and who receives a small salary for his services ...
... Congress employ chaplains ? Each legislative day of both Houses of Congress is opened with prayer offered by an official chaplain , who is a minister of the gospel resident at Washington and who receives a small salary for his services ...
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... Congress ? John Brown , who died August 29 , 1837 , is believed to have been the last survivor of the Continental Congress . He was born at Staunton , Virginia , in 1757 , and , after spending some time in the Revolutionary Army , he ...
... Congress ? John Brown , who died August 29 , 1837 , is believed to have been the last survivor of the Continental Congress . He was born at Staunton , Virginia , in 1757 , and , after spending some time in the Revolutionary Army , he ...
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... Congress , a , length of , 270 Congress , chaplains in , 161 Congress , Continental last survivor , 247 Congress , House , Dolly Madison given floor privileges , 70 Congress , House , who administers oath to Speaker , 50 Congress ...
... Congress , a , length of , 270 Congress , chaplains in , 161 Congress , Continental last survivor , 247 Congress , House , Dolly Madison given floor privileges , 70 Congress , House , who administers oath to Speaker , 50 Congress ...
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