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Christopher Gadsden

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Former Delegate to the Continental Congress

Christopher Gadsden was a key figure in the American Revolution, serving as a delegate to the Continental Congress. He is renowned for his design of the Gadsden Flag, a symbol of American independence and unity. Gadsden was also a merchant, politician, and diplomat, and his influence on the early United States was considerable.

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“I give no more paroles to British officers.”

Giving British Officers Parole

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“I gave my parole once, and it has been shamefully violated by the British Government; I shall not give another to people on whom no faith can be reposed.”

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“The present times require the vigor and the activity of the prime of life; but I feel the increasing infirmities of age to such a degree, that I am conscious I cannot serve you to advantage.”

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Source: The Writings of Christopher Gadsden, 1746-1805

“If my acceptance of the office of Governor would serve my country, though my administration would be attended with the loss of personal credit and reputation, I would cheerfully undertake it.”

Ifs Country Would Be Loss Acceptance Office Credit Reputation Administration Governors

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Source: The Writings of Christopher Gadsden, 1746-1805

“My sentiments for the American cause, from the Stamp Act downward, have never changed... I am still of opinion that it is the cause of liberty and of human nature.”

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“No man in America ever strove more, and more successfully first to bring about a Congress in 1765, and then to support it ever afterwards than myself.”

Men Firsts America Support Congress Ever After

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Source: The Writings of Christopher Gadsden, 1746-1805

“What I can do for my country, I am willing to do.”

I Can Country Can Do Willing

Book:The Writings of Christopher Gadsden, 1746-1805

Source: The Writings of Christopher Gadsden, 1746-1805

About the Author

Born: February 16, 1724
Died: September 15, 1805
Known for: Former Delegate to the Continental Congress
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