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LTC Stephen F.
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Thanks Maj Marty Hogan for letting us know that February 25 is the anniversary of the birth of early American statesman of South Carolina, Revolutionary War veteran, and delegate to the Constitutional Convention Charles Cotesworth "C. C." Pinckney who was twice nominated by the Federalist Party as its presidential candidate in 1804 and 1808 and lost both elections.
Rest in peace Charles Cotesworth Pinckney!
Image: 1773 Charles Cotesworth Pinckney by Benbridge
"Statesman Charles Pinckney's beliefs helped forge the United States Constitution. Fluent in five languages, yet educated and reared entirely on South Carolina soil, this man was elected four times to serve as Governor of South Carolina. He was a South Carolina state representative, a United States Congressman, a delegate to the 1787 Constitutional Convention and ambassador to Spain. As an advocate for a strong central government, his voice in those crucial days during the formation of our nation helped directly to guarantee such basic doctrines as religious freedom, trial by a jury, freedom of the press, and the subordination of the military to civil authority. He presided over the move of South Carolina's state capital from Charleston to Columbia and secured Spain's approval of the Louisiana Purchase. Seven South Carolina governors claim lineage to Charles Pinckney."
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
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Interesting that even back then, advocates for stronger federal government had a tough time getting elected.
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SPC Mike Lake
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Thanks for the great share sir love our American history
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