“One great object of the Constitution was to restrain majorities from oppressing minorities or encroaching upon their just rights.”
— James K. Polk
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The world has nothing to fear from
“The world has nothing to fear from military ambition in our Government.”
— James K. Polk
Author: James K. Polk
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Although… the Chief Magistrate must almost of
“Although… the Chief Magistrate must almost of necessity be chosen by a party and stand pledged to its principles and measures, yet in his official action he should not be the President of a party only, but of the whole people of the United States.”
— James K. Polk
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Category: history
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Peace, plenty, and contentment reign throughout our
“Peace, plenty, and contentment reign throughout our borders, and our beloved country presents a sublime moral spectacle to the world.”
— James K. Polk
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The world has nothing to fear from
“The world has nothing to fear from military ambition in our Government.”
— James K. Polk
Author: James K. Polk
Category: fear
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