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Andrew Johnson: “I refer to those peaceful habits without which states and nations can not in this age well expect material prosperity or…”

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I refer to those peaceful habits without which states and nations can not in this age well expect material prosperity or social advancement.
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Andrew Johnson
Democratic · Tennessee

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Johnson highlights the significance of peaceful habits for societal progress.

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