Elbridge Gerry

Elbridge Thomas Gerry (pronounced /???ri/; July 17, 1744 – November 23, 1814) was an American statesman and diplomat. As a Democratic-Republican he was selected as the fifth Vice President of the United States of America, serving under James Madison, from March 4, 1813 until his death a year and a half later. He was the first Vice President never to run for President of the United States.

Religion: Episcopalian

Quotes by Elbridge Gerry

Whenever governments mean to invade the rights and liberties of the people, they always attempt to destroy the militia, in order to raise an army upon their ruins.

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