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For the first time in the history of our country the majority of our people believe that the next five years will be worse than the past five years.

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Jimmy Carter
Age: 100
Born: 1924
Born: October 1
39Th U.S. President
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The stronger the ties that bind us to God, the more likely we are to live, react, and behave in harmony with...greater joy, peace, and happiness.
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