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Our union is now complete our constitution composed, established, and approved. You are now the guardians of your own liberties.

Samuel Adams

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Samuel Adams
Age: 81 †
Born: 1722
Born: September 27
Died: 1803
Died: October 2
Founding Father Of The United States
Philosopher
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Boston
Massachusetts
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A standing army, however necessary it may be at some times, is always dangerous to the liberties of the people. Such power should be watched with a jealous eye.
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The sum of all is, if we would most truly enjoy this gift of Heaven, let us become a virtuous people.
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