Archive for revolution
FFQF: What Was the American Revolution?
Today, John Adams will answer that question for us. His answer comes from a letter written to an early American historian by the name of Hezekiah Niles, dated February 13, 1818. Several of Niles’ invaluable texts on American history are available for reading and searching here. But what do we mean by the American Revolution? [...]
FFQF: John Adams on National Liberty
I hope to continue posting my series called “The Law of Liberty.” I’ve only posted my first installment, and that was some time ago. But, I promise to continue it, and also to continue my exciting series of posts unfolding the relationship between the Founding Fathers, and the Illuminati. Today’s quote somewhat reflects the theme [...]
FFQF: The Real Humor of Alexander Hamilton
The last time we touched on Hamilton’s humor, he borrowed it from his friend James McHenry. Today, we will see what credit his own words do to his own wit. While it was not his regular habit to tell jokes, he never could resist poking fun when he could. While General Washington’s aide-de-camp, he was [...]
FFQF: John Adams on Motherhood
The theme for this month is THE IMPORTANCE OF MOTHERHOOD, and specifically the importance of motherhood to free society in general, and of virtue and morals in particular. In an age and culture where post-modernism reigns and is accompanied by multiple cultural ills, we are constantly organizing our efforts to reclaim our culture, and restore [...]
FFQF: Patrick Henry on Virtue
Today’s Founder’s quote on VIRTUE comes from Patrick Henry, the great orator of the American Revolution. He is largely remembered for stirring up the zeal of patriots throughout the nation by his impassioned speeches. It was Patrick Henry’s action that was key to the passage of a set of Resolutions by the Virginia House of [...]
FFQF: Alexander Hamilton on Liberty
Again, we take up the discussion of LIBERTY. The following quotation comes from Alexander Hamilton’s powerful pamphlet, The Farmer Refuted (1775). It is one of his most fascinating pieces, and I have often called it an expanded form of the Declaration of Independence, written nearly a year before Jefferson started writing it. I highly recommend [...]
FFQF: Patrick Henry on Liberty
Consistent with our monthly theme today is the following quote from Patrick Henry, the golden-tongued patriot of the Revolution. The following is an excerpt from his speech “The War Inevitable,” which he delivered on March 23, 1775 before the Virginia House of Burgesses. Although this excerpt is lengthy, I assure you it is worth reading. [...]
FFQF: Ben Franklin on LIBERTY
Today, we begin a new month of Founding Father’s Quote Friday! This month’s theme is LIBERTY. In other words, bloggers who are a part of the FFQF meme will choose quotes from the Founding Fathers consistent with this theme. Please be aware that we will probably repeat this theme, so if you don’t get to [...]