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“I shall make it the most agreeable part of my duty to study merit, and reward the brave and deserving.”

Book:(v. 2) Comprising official letters relating to the French War, and private letters before the American Revolution

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(v. 2) Comprising official letters relating to the French War, and private letters before the American Revolution

The book offers a comprehensive look at the correspondence between various figures during the French War and the years preceding the American Revolution. It includes both official documents and personal letters, shedding light on the political climate, military strategies, and personal perspectives of the era. more

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George Washington

George Washington was the first President of the United States and a key figure in the American Revolutionary War. Born on February 22, 1732, and died on December 14, 1799, Washington is known for his strong leadership and belief in democracy, playing a crucial role in American history. more

“The Democrats say that the United States has had its days in the sun, that our nation has passed its zenith. They expect you to tell your children that the American people no longer have the will to cope with their problems, that the future will be one of sacrifice and few opportunities. My fellow citizens, I utterly reject that view.”

People Children States Problem Opportunity Nations United Views United States Sun Sacrifice Citizens Our Children Fellows Democrat Your Children Rejects Zenith

Author:Ronald Reagan

“The urge to revolt is one of the essential dimensions of human nature.”

Humans Human Nature Essentials Dimensions Urges Revolt

Book:Resistance, Rebellion, and Death: Essays

Source: Resistance, Rebellion, and Death: Essays

“The battle is not to the strong alone. It is to the vigilant, the active, and the brave. A small, disciplined militia can not only hold out against a larger force, but drive it back, because what they're fighting for rightfully belongs to them.”

Fighting Strong Force Battle Brave Active Can Not Vigilant Militia

Author:Patrick Henry

“Let every man remind their descendants that they also are soldiers who must not desert the ranks of their ancestors, or from cowardice fall behind.”

Men Fall Behinds Soldier Every Man Desert Ancestor Cowardice Descendants

Book:The Complete Works of Plato (Unabridged): From the greatest Greek philosopher, known for The Republic, Symposium, Apology, Phaedrus, Laws, Crito, Phaedo, Timaeus, Meno, Euthyphro, Gorgias, Parmenides, Protagoras, Statesman and Critias

Source: The Complete Works of Plato (Unabridged): From the greatest Greek philosopher, known for The Republic, Symposium, Apology, Phaedrus, Laws, Crito, Phaedo, Timaeus, Meno, Euthyphro, Gorgias, Parmenides, Protagoras, Statesman and Critias

“Chris Christie won by such a wide margin that pundits say this will give him the impetus he needs to run for president. And he's got a new slogan: 'Put the oval in the Oval Office.'”

Needs Giving Running President Office Wide Slogans Margins Pundits Impetus Oval Christie

Author:Jay Leno

“Down in Texas, Rick Perry announced he will not run for reelection. He said 'I executed one last woman, that fertilizer plant exploded, I returned abortions to back alleys where it belongs, my work here is done.' I think that's what he said, he was chewing a crayon.”

Thinking Said Done Running Lasts Plant Abortion Texas Alleys Chewing Crayon Fertilizer Reelection Back Alleys

Author:Bill Maher

“Yesterday all five living presidents gathered for the opening of the George W. Bush presidential library in Dallas. Well, six living presidents if you count Hillary in 2016.”

Ifs Wells President Five Six Library Yesterday Opening Presidential Dallas

Author:Jay Leno

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