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We are doomed to dwell within a finite universe a thousand million times greater than the region now accessible to astronomical observation. Our glances are confined for ever within this giant — this all too minute — monad.

Archibald Henderson

Archibald Henderson

Archibald Henderson

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Born: January 21, 1783

Died: January 6, 1859 (aged 75)

Bio: Archibald Henderson was the longest-serving Commandant of the Marine Corps, serving from 1820 to 1859. His name is learned by all recruits at Marine recruit training as the "Grand old man of the Marine Corps," serving in the United States Marine Corps for 53 years.

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