A reading of the Declaration of Independence on the steps of a building is widely covered. The events that started the American… — Harvey Milk Copy Share Image
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The only foundation of a free Constitution, is pure Virtue, and if this cannot be inspired into our People, in a great… — John Adams Copy Share Image
Now is the seedtime of continental union, faith and honor. The least fracture now, will be like a name engraved with the… — Thomas Paine Copy Share Image
We began a contest for liberty ill provided with the means for the war, relying on our patriotism to supply the deficiency.… — George Washington Copy Share Image
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Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of Action; and bidding an Affectionate farewell to this… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I really woke up one morning and said, you know, 'I haven't seen a good film about the American Revolution. And all… — Irwin Winkler Copy Share Image
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“Wyoming got an Algonquian name from Pennsylvania meaning “large prairie,” but the adoption came only after a long fight. Decades before the… — Jack Weatherford Copy Share Image
The battle, Sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, Sir, we have… — Patrick Henry Copy Share Image
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“THREE LEVELS OF LAW America's Declaration of Independence names three kinds of law: the laws of man, of nature and nature’s God.… — Patricia E. West Copy Share Image
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The progress of the American Revolution has been so rapid and such the alteration of manners, the blending of characters, and the… — Mercy Otis Warren Copy Share Image
I myself am a very, very peaceful person. Throughout our history, from our own American revolution to the resistance against apartheid in… — Tom Morello Copy Share Image
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Yonder are the Hessians. They were bought for seven pounds and tenpence a man. Are you worth more? Prove it. Tonight the… — John Stark Copy Share Image
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Our unalterable resolution would be to be free. They have attempted to subdue us by force, but God be praised! in vain.… — Samuel Adams Copy Share Image
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I look upon Virginia as a rib taken from Britain's side... While they both proceed as living under the marriage-compact, this Eve… — Alexander Spotswood Copy Share Image
Make no mistake; the American Revolution was not fought to obtain freedom, but to preserve the liberties that Americans already had as… — Samuel Eliot Morison Copy Share Image
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“As time would prove, he had written one of the great, enduring documents of the American Revolution. The constitution of the Commonwealth… — David McCullough Copy Share Image
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![“[L]iberty must at all hazards be supported. We have a right to it, derived from our Maker. But if we had not, our fathers have earned and bought it for us, at the expense of their ease, their estates, their pleasure, and their blood.” quote by John Adams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2cf/john-adams-529_american-revolution_l-iberty-must-at-all-hazards-be-supporte_580385.jpg)
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![“I look upon Virginia as a rib taken from Britain's side... While they both proceed as living under the marriage-compact, this Eve might thrive so long as her Adam flourishes. Whatever serpent shall tempt her to go astray etc [will only cause] her husband to rule more strictly over her.” quote by Alexander Spotswood](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/08d/alexander-spotswood-217587_adam_i-look-upon-virginia-as-a-rib-taken-from_990723.jpg)
