Leave the matter of religio... by Ulysses S. Grant, an American President

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“Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church and state forever separate.”

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Ulysses S. Grant

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Name: Ulysses S. Grant

Nationality: American

Date of Birth: Apr 27, 1822

Date of Death: Jul 23, 1885

Profession: President

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