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American History

mahatmakanejeeves

(65,582 posts) Mon Jul 7, 2025, 11:11 AM Jul 7

On July 4, three of the first five presidents died; Jefferson and Adams in 1826, and Monroe in 1831.

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On July 4, three of the first five presidents died; Jefferson and Adams in 1826, and Monroe in 1831. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Jul 7 OP

Willing themselves to live for the Day they made happen (as did many brave true patriots back then). Bernardo de La Paz Jul 7 #1

Bernardo de La Paz

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1. Willing themselves to live for the Day they made happen (as did many brave true patriots back then).

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Mon Jul 7, 2025, 11:24 AM

Jul 7

Jefferson and Adams are truly the stuff of legends: 50 years to the Day. Coming after uniting in 1776, becoming bitter rivals, and then ending up as pen-pals.

Perhaps Monroe had similar feelings about the meaning of the Day and willed himself too.

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