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Former United States Representative

John C. Calhoun was a prominent American politician, lawyer, and philosopher. Born on March 18, 1782, and died on March 31, 1850, he served as a United States Representative and was a key figure in the American political system, known for his stance on federalism and slavery.

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“I never use the word nation in speaking of the United States. I always use the word Union or Confederacy. We are not a nation but a union, a confederacy of equal and sovereign States.”

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Author:John C. Calhoun

“The error is in the assumption that the General Government is a party to the constitutional compact. The States ... formed the compact, acting as sovereign and independent communities.”

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Book:REPORTS AND PUBLIC LETTERS

Source: REPORTS AND PUBLIC LETTERS

“We are not a nation, but a union, a confederacy of equal and sovereign states.”

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Author:John C. Calhoun

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Born: March 18, 1782
Died: March 31, 1850
Known for: Former United States Representative
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The Works of John C. Calhoun Volume 2Related source material

REPORTS AND PUBLIC LETTERSRelated source material

The Works of John C. Calhoun Volume 4Related source material

A DISQUISITION ON GOVERNMENT AND A DISCOURSE ON THE CONSTITUTIONA ND GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATESRelated source material

Speech of Mr Calhoun, of S. Carolina, on the Bill to Provide for the Collection of Duties on ImportsRelated source material

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