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==Commentary== | ==Commentary== | ||
It is ironic that the progression of US Presidents should start with Peyton Randolph. Not only did he not live to see the [[Declaration of Independence]], he | It is ironic that the progression of US Presidents should start with Peyton Randolph. Not only did he not live to see the [[Declaration of Independence]], he would very possibly have opposed it. | ||
{{Proofed Autostub}} | {{Proofed Autostub}} | ||