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“For character, to prepare for the inevitable I recommend selections from [Ralph Waldo] Emerson. His writings have done for me far more than all other reading.”

Quote by Rutherford B. Hayes

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Rutherford B. Hayes

Rutherford B. Hayes was the 19th President of the United States, born on October 4, 1822, and died on January 17, 1893. During his presidency, he focused on maintaining national unity and restoring the economy, implementing a series of reform measures. more

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