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“No religious doctrine shall be established by law.”

Quote by Elbridge Gerry

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Elbridge Gerry was a prominent American politician who served as the Vice President of the United States. He played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War and served as the Governor of Massachusetts from 1789 to 1797. Gerry is known for proposing the Gerry Mandate, a strategy for redrawing election districts to increase his party's representation in the legislative body. more

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