“I knock unbidden once at every gate-- If sleeping, wake--if feasting, rise before I turn away--it is the hour of fate, And they who follow me reach every state Mortals desire, and conquer every foe Save death, but those who doubt of hesitate, Condemned to failure, penury and woe, Seek me in vain and uselessly implore, I answer not, and I return no more.”
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John James Ingalls
John James Ingalls was an American politician who served as the 15th Governor of Iowa. Born on December 29, 1833, and passing away on August 16, 1900, Ingalls was a member of the Whig Party and later the Republican Party. His tenure as governor focused on infrastructure development and education, and he is recognized for his contributions to the state and the American political system. more
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