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"And he measured its wall, one hundred forty-four cubits, measure of man, which is of angel."
Revelation 21:17
The Federalist Era and the First Transfer of Power
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The Federalist Era and the First Transfer of Power

How the Federalists built a government that worked, nearly broke it defending it, and handed it to their rivals: 1789 to 1801

1789 — 1801
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