American Quotations by William J. Federer 2024

Bill of Rights (December 15, 1791) First Ten Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, were ratified. Originally twelve amendments were proposed by the State Legislatures to Congress on September 25, 1789, but two amendments having to do with Congressional representation and Congressional pay, were not adopted. The Bill of Rights stated: <Begun and held at the City of New-York, on Wednesday March 4, 1789, the Convention of a Number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of it's powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should...

Michael Faraday (September 22, 1791-August 25, 1867) was an English chemist and naturalist. In 1833, he was honored as professor of chemistry at the prestigious Royal Institute. He pioneered the liquefaction of gases and discovered benzene, which is used in aniline dyes, perfumes, and high explosives. Michael Faraday's scientific contributions include the discovery of electrolysis, electromagnetic induction, the concept of magnetic lines of force, and the invention of the first electrical generator in 1831. Michael Faraday avowed: <It is permitted to the Christian to think of death; he is even represented as praying that God would teach him to number...

Samuel Finley Breese Morse (April 27, 1791-April 2, 1872) was an American inventor and artist. He invented the Morse Code, developed the telegraph, and built the first camera in America. He was the son of Jedediah Morse, the educator and textbook writer known as "The Father of American Geography." Samuel F.B. Morse was also one of the greatest portrait artists of all time. He was the founder and president for 20 years of the National Academy of Design, and, in 1831, received the distinction of being appointed to the first chair of fine arts in America, the Professor of Sculpture...

James Buchanan (April 23, 1791-June 1, 1868) the 15th President of the United States, 1857-61, attempted unsuccessfully to circumvent the rising tension over slavery; U.S. Minister to Great Britain, 1853- 56; Secretary of State under James K. Polk, 1845-49; U.S. Senator, 1834-45; U.S. Minister to Russia, 1832-34; U.S. Representative, 1821-31; the only bachelor President as his fiancee, Ann Coleman, died suddenly when he was a young man, 1820; member of the Pennsylvania Legislature, 1814-16; served in the War of 1812; admitted to bar, 1812; and graduated from Dickinson College, 1809. While serving in Russia as the U.S. Minister, 1832-33, James...

Vermont (March 4, 1791) was the 14th State admitted into the Union. The Constitution of the State of Vermont, adopted 1777, stated: <Preamble. Whereas all government ought to be instituted and supported for the security and protection of the community, as such, and to enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other blessings which the Author of existence has bestowed on man.> 1791VT001 <DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, III. That all men have a natural and Unalienable right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences and understanding, regulated by the word of...