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George F. Hoar: “The House of Representatives, by an almost unanimous vote, had adopted the resolution declaring that it was contrary to…”

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The House of Representatives, by an almost unanimous vote, had adopted the resolution declaring that it was contrary to sound principle to elect a President for a third term.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar highlights a significant resolution passed by the House regarding presidential terms.

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