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Quote by John Trumbull

“As though there were a tie And obligation to posterity. We get them, bear them, breed, and nurse: What has posterity done for us. That we, lest they their rights should lose, Should trust our necks to gripe of noose?”

Quote by John Trumbull

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John Trumbull was an American painter renowned for his historical works depicting the American Revolutionary War. His famous painting 'The Declaration of Independence' is one of the most iconic images in American history, profoundly influencing posterity. more

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