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John Tyler: “If any people ever had cause to render up thanks to the Supreme Being for parental care and protection extended to them…”

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If any people ever had cause to render up thanks to the Supreme Being for parental care and protection extended to them in all the trials and difficulties to which they have been from time to time exposed, we certainly are that people.
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John Tyler
Whig · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Tyler acknowledges the American people's gratitude towards divine protection during their trials.

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