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John Tyler: “Exempt from domestic convulsion and at peace with all the world, we are left free to consult as to the best means of…”

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Exempt from domestic convulsion and at peace with all the world, we are left free to consult as to the best means of securing and advancing the happiness of the people.
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John Tyler
Whig · Virginia

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Tyler notes the peace and stability of the nation, allowing for the pursuit of happiness.

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