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The Fate of the Union Hangs in the Balance

The Fate of the Union Hangs in the Balance

"When clambering a mountain, we always hope the hill we are on is the last. But it is the next, and the next, and still the next." - Thomas Jefferson, 1786.

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oil painting on canvas of Thomas Jefferson, head-and-shoulders portrait, by artist Rembrandt Peale, 1801
Thomas Jefferson - White House Historical Association (White House Collection)

"The Fate of the Union Hangs in the Balance: Federalists Warn of Jefferson's Radical Agenda!"
"House Deadlocked—Republic in Peril"
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after headlines during the U.S. election of 1800.

  • Given the tumult of the day, it seems appropriate to send this again.

The third U.S. presidential e…

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