He wrote, "Powers must be granted, or civil society cannot exist; the possibility of abuse is no argument against the thing" (Stourzh, p.182). ... In the Declaration of Independence he wrote, "All are men created equal." ... Jefferson wrote, "No man is more ardently intent to see the public debt soon and sacredly paid off than I am. ... On February 15, 1791, Jefferson wrote his opinion on the National Bank to President Washington. ... After receiving the opinions of Jefferson and the Attorney-General Edmund Randolph, President Washington then wrote to Hamilton a day later. ...

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Washington wrote "The duty and interest of the United States require that it should with sincerity and good faith adopt and pursue friendly and impartial conduct toward the nations at war" (Washington, 1793). ... In 1801, Thomas Jefferson wrote a statement encouraging the U.S. to not even think of the foreign policy and focus on themselves. ... Personally I think either allying or not would both be a equal beneficial, if we play our cards smart than will could be allies take over Britain and get the land, but that just me. ...

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As the U.S. began to expand into a bigger, dominant country, James Monroe wrote the Monroe Doctrine which explained to other nations that North and South America were completely off limits, and that any country that came into the area's would be considered a threat, and dealt with accordingly. ... Not only did an economy begin to develop in the U.S., but an American System was put in to play by Henry clay, in order to produce better roads and canals. ... One very famous author was Washington Irving, he wrote the very famous story of Rip Van Winkle. ...

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When Saint Croix was battered by a hurricane in 1772, Alexander wrote an account of what had occurred. ... Hamilton wrote articles under a pseudonym defending the colonies. ... He also wrote two pamphlets in response to pamphlets that were signed by a loyalist under the pen name of "Westchester Farmer." ... At that convention, Hamilton was not able to play an important role. ...

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In June of 1776, Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence in Congressionally imposed secrecy. ... I wasn't able to play a lot, nor participate in sporting activities like they did. ...

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Jefferson wrote, "and pray her to keep you where you are, for her own satisfaction and for the public good."4 Since Mr. ... Smith wrote to Dolly, "How gloomy is the scene, I do not suppose Government will ever return to Washington."6 The Castle was conflagrated, only it's blackened walls remained, and Dolly established herself in the Tayloe mansion, the famous brick "Octagon." ... Monroe won Presidency and the play was done for Dolly. ...

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She played the harp, wrote satirical plays and raised silkworms.   ... Sarah Polk 1803-1891 James Polk's wife worked as the president's secretary without taking a salary, and forbid dancing and card playing the White House.   ...

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The Miller Center (n.d.) states that in 1774 Jefferson wrote "Summary View of the Rights of British America". ... Adams also played a major role in the establishment of independent governments in the colonies. ... Franklin also played a role as a public servant. ...

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Most notably, he wrote a bill establishing religious freedom, enacted in 1786. ... Jefferson love to play the violin, and one of the furnishings in which was built within Monticello, was a "forte-piano" for his new bride. ...

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He couldn't believe that the fort's flag was still flying at the end of the battle and later wrote a poem called "The Star-Spangled Banner," which was set to the tune of an English drinking song. ...

• Word Count: 2117
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