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As the War Office of the United States was established in a time of peace, it is equally reasonable that a Peace Office should be established in a time of War.

Benjamin Rush

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Benjamin Rush
Age: 67 †
Born: 1746
Born: January 7
Died: 1813
Died: April 19
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