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"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid."

– Dwight Eisenhower

Today In History
On August 5, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Revenue Act creating the nation's first income tax. It was imposed as a way to raise cash to fund the Civil War. Originally a flat three percent tax, it was replaced a year later with a progressive tax based on income levels. The tax scheme imposed to fund the Civil War was repealed in 1872.

My wife made Snicker doodles!❤️

Today In History
On July 28, 1868, the 14th Amendment took effect. It was designed to settle questions raised by the Dred Scott decision of the Supreme Court about the legal status of former slaves. In a 1898 case before the Supreme Court, the 14th Amendment was cited as justification for granting citizenship to a child born in the U.S. to parents who were Chinese nationals.

Quote-Unquote
"The first requisite of a good citizen in this republic of ours is that he shall be able and willing to pull his own weight." – Theodore Roosevelt

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Romans 12:9-13

[9] Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. [10] Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. [11] Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. [12] Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. [13] Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. (ESV)