Patriot Echoes – Exploring 250 years of patriot ideals.
- 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: Revolution
Quotes
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“We have it in our power to begin the world all over again. A situation similar to the present hath not happened since the days of Noah until now. The birthday of a new world is at hand, and a race of men, perhaps as numerous as all Europe contains, are to receive their portion of freedom from the events of a few months. ”
Thomas Paine , Common Sense · View -
“The Revolution was the child of principle, not of passion. ”
Mercy Otis Warren , History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American Revolution · View -
“The American struggle was a beacon to oppressed nations. ”
Mercy Otis Warren , History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American Revolution · View -
“The Revolution was a contest for the rights of mankind. ”
Mercy Otis Warren , History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American Revolution · View -
“Liberty is a plant of rapid growth when once it has taken root. ”
Mercy Otis Warren , History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American Revolution · View -
“The American Revolution was not a mere change of ministersit was a change of principles. ”
Mercy Otis Warren , History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American Revolution · View -
“Let the Revolution be remembered not for its battles, but for its principles. ”
Mercy Otis Warren , History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American Revolution · View -
“Give me liberty, or give me death! ”
Patrick Henry , Speech at the Virginia Convention · View -
“Give me liberty, or give me death! ”
Patrick Henry , Speech at the Virginia Convention · View -
“The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. ”
Thomas Jefferson , Letter to William Stephens Smith · View