Patriot Echoes – Honoring 250 years of patriot sacrifice.
- 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: Equality
Quotes
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“Each state must retain its equal voice in Congress, regardless of size. ”
David Brearley , Constitutional Convention (inferred) · View -
“I would have every Woman be acquainted with the Principles of Reason. ”
Benjamin Franklin , Silence Dogood Letter No. 7 · View -
“A constitution founded on the principles of liberty and equality must be preserved with vigilance. ”
John Adams , Letter to Thomas Jefferson · View -
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal... ”
Thomas Jefferson , Declaration of Independence · View -
“We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal ”
Thomas Jefferson , Declaration of Independence · View -
“The rights of mankind are not to be curtailed by color. ”
Alexander Hamilton , Letter to John Jay · View -
“All men are by nature equal and free. ”
James Wilson , Lectures on Law · View -
“The rights of mankind are not to be curtailed by color. ”
Alexander Hamilton , Letter to John Jay · View -
“All men are by nature equally free and independent and have certain inherent rights. ”
George Mason , Virginia Declaration of Rights · View -
“The laws of nature and of natures God entitle them to a separate and equal station. ”
Thomas Jefferson , Declaration of Independence · View -
“Is it not then a shame... that women should be denied the benefits of education? ”
Judith Sargent Murray , On the Equality of the Sexes · View