Peter Kropotkin
Russian revolutionary socialist and philosopher (1842-1921)
James McHenry
American politician (1753-1816)
James McHenrywas a Scotch-Irish American military surgeon, statesman, and a Founding Father of the United States. McHenry was a signer of the United States Constitution from Maryland, initiated the recommendation for Congress to form the Navy, and was the eponym of Fort McHenry.
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About the James McHenry
James McHenrywas a Scotch-Irish American military surgeon, statesman, and a Founding Father of the United States. McHenry was a signer of the United States Constitution from Maryland, initiated the recommendation for Congress to form the Navy, and was the eponym of Fort McHenry. He represented Maryland in the Continental Congress. He was a delegate to the Maryland State Convention of 1788, to vote whether Maryland should ratify the proposed Constitution of the United States. He served as United States Secretary of War from 1796 to 1800, bridging the administrations of George Washington and John Adams. At the time of his death, McHenry owned 10 slaves, most of whom either worked as household servants or maintained his estate.
3 Quotes by James McHenry
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In vain, without the Bible, we increase penal laws and draw entrenchments around our institutions.
James McHenryAmerican politician (1753-1816)
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Bibles are strong entrenchments. Where they abound, men cannot pursue wicked courses, and at the same time enjoy quiet conscience.
James McHenryAmerican politician (1753-1816)
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Public utility pleads most forcibly for the general distribution of the Holy Scriptures.
James McHenryAmerican politician (1753-1816)