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Salmon P. Chase

Photograph of Salmon P. Chase Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Salmon P.
Surname
Chase
Occupation
Chief Justice

The Name Salmon

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
A biblical name, possibly derived from the Hebrew word for the fish or related to 'shalom' (peace).
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