“A democracy is ... accounted the meanest and worst of all forms of government.”
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John Winthrop
John Winthrop was a British politician and a significant figure in American history. Born on January 12, 1587, and died on March 26, 1649, he is best known for his leadership in the Puritan migration and the establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. more
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