Patriot Echoes – Teaching 250 years of patriot courage.
- March 6, 1809, 217 years ago — Death of Thomas Heyward Jr..
- March 6, 1724, 302 years ago — Birth of Henry Laurens, President of the Continental Congress.
- March 7, 1707, 319 years ago — Birth of Stephen Hopkins, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
- March 7, 1699, 327 years ago — Birth of Susanna Boylston Adams, mother of John Adams.
Topic: Civic
Quotes
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“The education of children is a matter of the highest importance to the state. ”
John Adams , Letter to Abigail Adams · View -
“It is the duty of every citizen to promote education for the preservation of liberty. ”
John Dickinson , Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania · View