09/18/1796
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"George Washington, who required members of the continental army to be vaccinated."
"Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable, procures success to the weak and esteem to all."
"The Constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress."
"Therefore, no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until they have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure."