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JOHN CLARKE Currently Under Consideration
A park honoring John Clarke that would replace the two 1950's gas
stations at the top of Washington Square is currently under consideration.
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America's Forgotten Patriot
This article, written by Society Director James Wermuth was published by the
Boston Globe and the Int. Herald Tribune/New York Times Global Edition. The
article initiates an educational program to increase respect and awareness of
John Clarke's extraordinary legacy. The article begins: ______________________________ Religious Freedoms, John Clarke's Legacy When John Clarke achieved separation of church and state and religious tolerance for the Rhode Island Colony, it became a haven for religious dissidents of many faiths. Fleeing persecution, these dissidents brought rich talent to the Colony. This is the story of the Antinomians, Anabaptists, Baptists, Jews, Quakers, and yes, the Puritans in Rhode Island. more>> Please note that this article is partial in that it is currently being written. Please check back in a few weeks. Rhode Island's Early Religions and their Legacy _________________________________ A Brief History of John Clarke Society Advisor Barbara Watterson writes: Dr. John Clarke was one of the founding fathers of Rhode Island. His signal contribution was his authorship of the 1663 Charter of Rhode Island, the most liberal charter granted by England during the colonial era. Clarke was born in England in 1609 and emigrated to Boston in 1637. more>>>
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