The Price of UnionHoughton Mifflin, 1950 - 750 pages Explores the origins and development of American political institutions. Contains a copy of the constitution, notes, bibliography, and index. |
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Page 74
... Washington , which was exercised with such dignity and such aloofness that it is often overlooked . We have seen that during the revo- lutionary war there might have been no army without Washington . Simi- larly , there might have been ...
... Washington , which was exercised with such dignity and such aloofness that it is often overlooked . We have seen that during the revo- lutionary war there might have been no army without Washington . Simi- larly , there might have been ...
Page 79
... Washington was repeatedly accused of having betrayed his country . To- day , we can salute the President who chose to be called a traitor rather than risk needless danger for his country . What shall we say of the British statesmen who ...
... Washington was repeatedly accused of having betrayed his country . To- day , we can salute the President who chose to be called a traitor rather than risk needless danger for his country . What shall we say of the British statesmen who ...
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... Washington was persuaded to accept a second term , Adams was re - elected Vice - President , receiving a little more than half the elec- toral votes ; * Washington again received them all . The reorganization of Washington's Cabinet ...
... Washington was persuaded to accept a second term , Adams was re - elected Vice - President , receiving a little more than half the elec- toral votes ; * Washington again received them all . The reorganization of Washington's Cabinet ...
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Prelude to a Federation | 25 |
Claims of the States to Western Lands 17831802 | 35 |
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