Aitken Bible for the American Public
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Mr. OGLES. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize and honor the bravery of one man, Mr. Robert Aitken, the first printer for the Journals of Congress.
Prior to the American Revolution, all Bibles entering America were imported from Britain.
Shortly after America declared its independence, Mr. Aitken petitioned the Continental Congress to approve a version of the Bible for use in schools. =========================== NOTE ===========================
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This text became the first Bible printed in English in North America and the first Bible approved and recommended by the American Congress.
Our Founders keenly understood the importance of religious liberty, and I remain thankful for their integrity in recognizing the Holy Scriptures as a document worth protecting.
Accordingly, I include in the Record the Aitken Bible to ensure that this document is made public to the American people throughout history. It can be found at: https://americanbibleproject.org/bible. =========================== NOTE ===========================
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I commend the excellence of Robert Aitken and his pursuit of virtue in the public square. =========================== NOTE ===========================
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