“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.”
Quote by Christopher Gadsden
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Christopher Gadsden
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. more
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Source: The Writings of Christopher Gadsden, 1746-1805
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