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(March 8, 1841–March 6, 1935), was an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. Appointed in 1902 by President Theodore Roosevelt, he was known as the “Great Dissenter.” The son of Oliver Wendell Holmes, the author and physician, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., graduated from Harvard College, served in the Union Army during … Continue reading “HOLMES,
OLIVER WENDELL, JR.”

(1842), stated: Qui Transtulit Sustinet (He Who Transplanted Still Sustains)2819

(January 11, 1842–August 26, 1910), was a philosopher and psychologist, considered by some to be the father of modern psychology. A Harvard professor, his theory of ethics, called pragmatism, considered the distinction between truth and falsity, even in the area of religion and morals, not as important as solving problems.2820 His works include The Principles … Continue reading “JAMES,
WILLIAM”

(July 11, 1838–December 12, 1922), was a U.S. Postmaster General, 1889–93; a financier; and founder of one of the first American department stores. He had served as secretary of the Philadelphia YMCA, 1857–61. In 1861, he formed a clothing business with Nathan Brown; in 1869 he founded John Wanamaker and Company; and in 1875 he … Continue reading “WANAMAKER,
JOHN”

(September 27, 1840–December 1, 1914) was an American Admiral. He came out of retirement to serve in the Spanish-American War. He was a member of the American delegation to the peace conference at The Hague, 1899; and was elected president of the American Historical Association, 1902. He held the position of president of the Naval … Continue reading “MAHAN,
ALFRED THAYER”

(March 26, 1838–October 22, 1903), was a Irish historian. His works include: A History of European Morals; and History of England in the Eighteenth Century. He stated concerning Christ: Amid all the sins and failings, amid all the … persecution and fanaticism that have defaced the church, it has preserved in the character and example … Continue reading “LECKY,
WILLIAM EDWARD HARTPOLE”

(1838), heard the case of Commonwealth v. Abner Kneeland, 37 Mass. (20 Pick) 206, 216–217 1838, which involved a Universalist who claimed the right of “freedom of the press” as a defense for publishing libelous and defamatory remarks about Christianity and God. The Court delivered its decision, stating that “freedom of press” was not a … Continue reading “MASSACHUSETTS
SUPREME COURT”

(1838), stated: In all countries, some kind of religion or other has existed in all ages. No people on the face of the globe are without a prevailing national religion. … With us it is wisely ordered that no one religion shall be established by law, but that all persons shall be left free in … Continue reading “NEW
YORK STATE LEGISLATURE”

(February 16, 1838–March 27, 1918), was an American philosopher and historian. He was the great-grandson of John Adams, the grandson of John Quincy Adams, and the son of Charles Francis Adams. He authored The Education of Henry Adams, 1918; as well as a nine volume work, entitled, History of the United States, 1889–91; in which … Continue reading “ADAMS,
HENRY”

(March 18, 1837–June 24, 1908), served as both the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, 1885–89 and 1893–97; trustee of Princeton University, 1901; married Frances Folsom, 1886; the Governor of New York, 1882–85; the Mayor of Buffalo, N.Y., 1881–82; Sheriff of Erie County, 1870–73; Assistant District Attorney of Erie County, 1863–70; Ward Supervisor, … Continue reading “CLEVELAND,
STEPHEN GROVER”