Let the professors of Christianity recommend their religion by deeds of benevolence – by Christian meekness – by lives of temperance and holiness.
Richard Mentor Johnson Quotes
Our Constitution recognises no other power than that of persuasion, for enforcing religious observances.
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| Birth: | 17th October, 1980 |
| Death: | 19th November, 1850 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Politician |
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Richard Mentor Johnson was the ninth Vice President of the United States, serving in the administration of Martin Van Buren . He is the only vice president ever elected by the United States Senate under the provisions of the Twelfth Amendment. Johnson also represented Kentucky in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate; he began and ended his political career in the Kentucky House of Representatives.
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