Patriot Echoes – Honoring 250 years of patriot liberty.
- 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: Courage
Quotes
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“Real men despise battle, but will never run from it. ”
George Washington , Diary Entry · View -
“Let us not fear, for Christ is our strength. ”
Richard Bassett , Letter to Delaware Militia · View -
“Give me liberty, or give me death! ”
Patrick Henry , Speech at the Second Virginia Convention · View -
“I will speak, though my voice trembles. ”
Lucy Stone , American Equal Rights Association Records · View -
“I am indeed willing to serve my country, and I have no fear of danger. ”
Deborah Sampson , Memoirs of Deborah Sampson · View -
“I took up the cannon when my husband fell. It was the least I could do. ”
Mary Ludwig Hays , Continental Army Accounts · View -
“I will not let the enemy take my home without a fight. ”
Nancy Hart , Georgia Revolutionary Legends · View