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Quote by Edward Everett

“And what I should do, by the grace of God, I will do.”

Quote by Edward Everett

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Edward Everett was a prominent figure in American politics, serving as a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts. A lawyer, orator, and educator, Everett's career spanned several decades, during which he made significant contributions to the political and intellectual life of the United States. He passed away on January 15, 1865. more

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