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Domestic News February 27, 1796

The New Hampshire Gazette

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

The anniversary of the birth of the illustrious President on February 22 will be celebrated with demonstrations of gratitude and festivity by every real friend of his country, praising his labors, glory, and services in cabinet and field.

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February 22.

THIS DAY, the anniversary of the birth of our illustrious President, will be celebrated with demonstrations of gratitude and festivity, by every real friend of his country. For such have been his labors, glory, and services in cabinet and field, that

"All tongues speak of him, and the bleared sights

Are spectacled to see him;" as it were

"Some God had crept into his human powers,

And giv'n him graceful posture," At his feet

Fame lays her clarion; "and the elements

So mix in him, that nature may stand up,

And say to all the world,—This is a MAN!"

What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration

What keywords are associated?

Presidential Anniversary Birthday Celebration Gratitude Festivity

What entities or persons were involved?

President

Domestic News Details

Event Date

February 22

Key Persons

President

Event Details

The anniversary of the birth of the illustrious President will be celebrated with demonstrations of gratitude and festivity by every real friend of his country, due to his labors, glory, and services in cabinet and field, accompanied by poetic praise.

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