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“Railroad carriages are pulled at the enormous speed of fifteen miles per hour by engines which, in addition to endangering life and limb of passengers, roar and snort their way through the countryside, setting fire to the crops, scaring the livestock, and frightening women and children. The Almighty certainly never intended that people should travel at such break-neck speed.”

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Martin Van Buren

Martin Van Buren was the 8th President of the United States, born on December 5, 1782, and died on July 24, 1862. He held several significant political positions during his career, including Governor of New York and Secretary of State. Van Buren is known for his practical approach to politics and realism in foreign policy. more

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