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For themselves they fought, for themselves they conquered, and for themselves alone they have they have right to hold.

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Thomas Jefferson
Age: 83 †
Born: 1743
Born: April 2
Died: 1826
Died: July 4
3Rd U.S. President
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A rising nation, spread over a wide and fruitful Land, traversing all the seas with the rich production of their Industry.
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