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[G]et two-thirds of the states to alter the Constitution come out with their national religion, and then let the people get their throats ready.

Anne Royall

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Anne Royall
Age: 85 †
Born: 1769
Born: June 11
Died: 1854
Died: October 1
Journalist
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