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James Madison: “I, James Madison. President of the United States, do issue this my proclamation, exhorting all the good people thereof…”

On the recordAugust 31, 1814
I, James Madison. President of the United States, do issue this my proclamation, exhorting all the good people thereof to unite their hearts and hands in giving effect to the ample means possessed for that purpose.
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James Madison
Democratic Republican · Virginia

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Proclamation—Calling All Citizens to Unite in Defense of the District of Columbia

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