Elbridge Gerry (1744–1814) Massachusetts merchant who signed the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. An advocate for colonial rights and individual liberty. He served as governor of Massachusetts and as vice president under James Madison. The term “gerrymandering,” comes from a redistricting plan he approved that favored his party. 5” x 5”, oil on canvas. #elbridgegerry #signers #portraits #art

Elbridge Gerry (1744–1814) of Massachusetts signed the Declaration and the Articles of Confederation. He served as governor and as VP under Madison. The term “gerrymandering,” comes from his redistricting plan that favored his party. 5” x 5”, oil on canvas. #elbridgegerry #signers #portraits #art

That crap started right here in #massachusetts?

And of course he's a (distant) relative.

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I get a daily #history lesson on my #Ancestry feed.

It is oddly relevant and reminds me that #wethepeople make the rules.

There are #nokings here.

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#ScaredTactics #Texas #Gerrymandering. Ask the fucker #ElbridgeGerry for the fuck ups!!! I wonder where his soul is now....manipulate.... man Is Pussy, u late!! FU!!!!!

Better late then never; in the case of #gerrymandering we, the people are 223 years late to address the issue.
"The term gerrymandering is a #portmanteau of a #salamander and #ElbridgeGerry, #VicePresident of the #UnitedStates at the time of his death, who, as #governor of #Massachusetts in 1812,"

#ElbridgeGerry was born #OnThisDay in 1744; one of the #Founders as well as one of the early leaders of the #DemocraticParty, he also gave his name to the practice of #gerrymandering that's been undermining #democracy ever since; it's time to eliminate it~!
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Harvard and the American Revolution - Harvard University At 140 years old at the time of the American Revolution, Harvard—and members of the Harvard community—played an important role in the country's early history.

1776 at #Harvard
"At 140 yrs old at the time of the #AmericanRevolution, Harvard played an important role in the country’s early #history."
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Did you know that 8 Harvard alumni signed the #DeclarationOfIndependence?
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#JohnAdams #SamuelAdams #JohnHancock #ElbridgeGerry

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#Anniversaire #Birthday #23Novembre #23deNoviembre #November23 #23November #NicolásMaduro #Maduro #ElbridgeGerry

#ElbridgeGerry was born #OnThisDay in 1744; considered one of the #Founders of the republic as well as one of the early leaders of the #DemocraticParty, he also gave his name to the practice of #gerrymandering that's been undermining #democracy ever since; it's time to eliminate this insidious & anti-democratic practice, which both major parties participate in~!

#ElbridgeGerry was born #OnThisDay in 1744 & gave his name to the practice of #gerrymandering that's been undermining #democracy ever since; it's time to eliminate this insidious & anti-democratic practice, which both major parties participate in~!
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