Emperor Frederick II

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    Our work ... is to present things that are as they are.
    Frederick II Hohenstaufen (1194–1250)

    In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered.
    Bible: New Testament, Luke 2:1.

    Up rose old Barbara Frietchie then,
    Bowed with her fourscore years and ten;

    Bravest of all in Frederick town,
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