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First Prayer in Congress and Archbishop Hughes Wariness
A lengthy account contrasts the 1777 First Prayer in Congress by Rev Jacob Duche with later critical letters and reflections. It covers Washington era events, Duche’s resignation, and dramatic reactions, plus Archbishop Hughes’ Rome visit and anti Republican remarks, signaling a clash of church and state rhetoric in early America. The piece blends historical notes, moral critique, and editorial commentary on religious influence in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Observer
Jacob Bisobe
Congress
Shesven
Caver
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Whitefield
Peyton Randolph
Duche
Sperk
Washington
Britain
Jacob Duche
Chad's’ Ford
Germantown
Graham Park
Cache
Incea
New England
Hancock
Wisit
England
Asylum
Lambeth
Eng
Pennsylvania
U. ‘States
Hughes
Rome
Bogain
New York
N.Y
Italy
St. Peter
America
Europe
Thacher
Periah
Sloud
Francis Hopkinson
White
Isa
Benjamin Franka