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U.S. Department of State Background Note
India
Index:
People
Government
Political Conditions
Defense
U.S.-India Relations
PEOPLE
The people of India have had a continuous civilization…
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HEWITT Abram Stevens , a Representative from New York; born in Haverstraw, N.Y., July 31,
1822; attended the public schools of New York City and was graduated from
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