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“Jefferson was no friend of Aaron Burr, and he had no intention of going lightly on Aaron Burr. Certain of Burr’s guilt… — Charles River Editors Friendship Copy Share Image
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“Before leaving, Jackson assembled his brigade to bid them this farewell: “Officers and Soldiers of the First Brigade: I am not here… — Charles River Editors First met Copy Share Image
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“Among the natural rights of the Colonists are these: First, a right to life; Secondly, to liberty; Thirdly, to property; together with… — Charles River Editors Best man Copy Share Image
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“The reign of tears is over,” proclaimed evangelist Billy Sunday in Virginia, during a mock funeral for John Barelycorn, a fictional character… — Charles River Editors Fictional character Copy Share Image
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