Occupation: 18th U.S. President Birth: April 27, 1822 Death: July 23, 1885
As soon as slavery fired upon the flag it was felt, we all felt, even those who did not object to slaves, that slavery must be destroyed. We felt tha….
Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions..
Our great modern Republic. May those who seek the blessings of its institutions and the protection of its flag remember the obligations they impose..
There are but two parties now: traitors and patriots. And I want hereafter to be ranked with the latter and, I trust, the stronger party..