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They shall not be expected to acknowledge us until we have acknowledged ourselves.

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John Adams
Age: 90 †
Born: 1735
Born: October 19
Died: 1826
Died: July 4
2Nd U.S. President
Diplomat
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Political Philosopher
Politician
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Massachusetts
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