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“Perhaps our Congress will be Exalted on a high Gallows.”

Quote by Abraham Clark

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Abraham Clark was a distinguished figure in the early history of the United States, serving as a Representative from New Jersey. Born on February 15, 1726, and passing away on September 15, 1794, Clark was a key figure in the American Revolution and the drafting of the United States Constitution. more

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