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“I read the book with interest, but when Jackson was a candidate in 1828 for the Presidency, I opposed him and voted for Adams. I favored a protective tariff.”

Quote by Ezra Cornell

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Ezra Cornell was a prominent New York State Senator known for his significant contributions to education and his role in the establishment of Cornell University. Born on January 11, 1807, and passing away on December 9, 1874, Cornell's legacy lives on through the institution he founded. more

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