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In the American colonies, the main problem of liberty has been solved, demonstrated and practiced in such a manner as not to leave much to be said by European institutions.

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Marquis de Lafayette
Age: 76 †
Born: 1757
Born: September 6
Died: 1834
Died: May 19
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