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Thomas Jefferson: Hypocrite or patriot? Further: Was the purchase of the Louisiana Territory an act that went back on all of Jefferson's beliefs?
Title: Thomas Jefferson: Hypocrite or patriot? Further: Was the purchase of the Louisiana Territory an act that went back on all of Jefferson's beliefs?
Category: History / North American History
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Thomas Jefferson: Hypocrite or patriot? Further: Was the purchase of the Louisiana Territory an act that went back on all of Jefferson's beliefs?
"I pledge allegiance to the flag... and to the republic for which it stands". Two hundred million Americans speak these hallowed words, yet they embody more than a simple repetitive verse. In fact, Francis Bellamy's immortal pledge has the power to refresh disheartened Americans and remind them of one important truth: first and foremost, a patriot will seek the improvement of the American republic. The president among all others must hold this truth to be …showed first 75 words of 876 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 876 total…the possibility that it may be viewed as hypocrisy. Once elected, no action can be taken, until one important step is completed: every president must swear his allegiance to the country America, not to the Republican or Democratic Party. Jefferson's choices did not make him a hypocrite, because his beliefs aligned parallel to those of the people, for whom he worked tirelessly. He deserves praise as a man that put his country ahead of himself.
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