“It must never be forgotten...that the liberties of the people are not so safe under the gracious manner of government as by the limitation of power.”
Quote by Richard Henry Lee
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Richard Henry Lee
Richard Henry Lee was a prominent politician during the American Revolutionary War, serving as the President of the Continental Congress. Born on January 20, 1732, and passing away on June 19, 1794, Lee played a crucial role in the movement for American independence. He proposed the resolution for the Declaration of Independence in 1776, which was a pivotal moment in the war for American independence. more
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