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“We, Norton I, do hereby decree that the offices of President, Vice President, and Speaker of the House of Representatives are, from and after this date, abolished.”

Quote by Emperor Norton

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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. more

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