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Emperor Norton, whose real name was Joshua Norton, was a mysterious figure in 19th-century San Francisco. He claimed to be an emperor and established his own empire in San Francisco. Norton was known for his generosity and humor, although his true identity and motives remain a mystery to this day.

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House President Office Vices Speakers Representatives Vice President Decree House Of Representatives

Author:Emperor Norton

“Being desirous of allaying the dissensions of party strife now existing within our realm, I do hereby dissolve and abolish the Democratic and Republican parties, and also do hereby decree the disfranchisement and imprisonment, for not more than 10, nor less than five, years, to all persons leading to any violation of this our imperial decree.”

Years Persons Party Five Republican Democratic Realms Five Years Republican Party Strife Violation Abolish Imprisonment Decree Dissension

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“We do hereby command the Leaders of the Hebrew, Catholic and Protestant Churches to sanctify and have us crowned Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico.”

States Church United Leader United States Catholic Command Mexico Emperor Protestants Hebrew Protector Sanctify

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“We further decree that the Senate of the United States elect a prominent Democrat as their presiding officer, to act as President until the next election, and to reconstruct the Cabinet according to our wishes hereafter to be declared.”

States Next Wish President United United States Election Democrat Officers Senate Hereafter Cabinets Decree Prominent Reconstruction

Author:Emperor Norton