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Quote by Samuel Adams

“Our union is now complete; our constitution composed, established, and approved. You are now the guardians of your own liberties.”

Quote by Samuel Adams

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Samuel Adams was a prominent figure during the American Revolutionary War and is considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Born on September 27, 1722, and died on October 2, 1803, Adams played a crucial role in the American independence movement. He was a political leader in the Massachusetts colony and one of the drafters of the United States Constitution. more

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