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Along with Calhoun, who were the other two members of the "Great Triumvirate" or "Immortal Trio"?

  • Daniel Webster and Henry Clay

  • Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

  • Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr

  • Samuel Adams and John Hancock

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John C. Calhoun was part of the "Great Triumvirate" or "Immortal Trio" of Congressional leaders, along with his colleagues Daniel Webster and Henry Clay. These three men were influential in shaping American politics during their time.
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