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Davy Crockett, a renowned soldier, politician, and folk hero in American history, was born on August 17, 1786, and died on March 6, 1836. He is best known for his bravery in the Battle of Taylor's Lake and his tenure as a representative in the United States Congress.

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Famous Davy Crockett Quotes

“The party in power, like Jonah's gourd, grew up quickly, and will quickly fall.”

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“Look at my arms, you will find no party hand-cuff on them.”

Looks Hands Party Arms Congress Pumpkin Cuffs

Book:The autobiography of David Crockett

Source: The autobiography of David Crockett

“I know nothing, by experience, of party discipline. I would rather be a raccoon-dog, and belong to a Negro in the forest, than to belong to any party, further than to do justice to all, and to promote the interests of my country. The time will and must come, when honesty will receive its reward, and when the people of this nation will be brought to a sense of their duty, and will pause and reflect how much it cost us to redeem ourselves from the government of one man.”

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“I am at liberty to vote as my conscience and judgment dictates to be right, without the yoke of any party on me... Look at my arms, you will find no party hand-cuff on them.”

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Book:The autobiography of David Crockett

Source: The autobiography of David Crockett