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“One great object of the Constitution was to restrain majorities from oppressing minorities or encroaching upon their just rights.”

Quote by James K. Polk

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James K. Polk was the 11th President of the United States, serving from 1845 to 1849. Known for his foreign policy and the expansion of the United States' territory, he is particularly remembered for his role in the Mexican War, which significantly increased the country's land area. more

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