“The origin of the political relations between the United States and France is coeval with the first years of our independence. The memory of it is interwoven with that of our arduous struggle for national existence. Weakened as it has occasionally been since that time, it can by us never be forgotten, and we should hail with exultation the moment which should indicate a recollection equally friendly in spirit on the part of France.” ShouldYearsFirstsStatesMomentsPoliticalSpiritMemoriesUnitedExistenceUnited StatesStruggleRelationIndependenceForgottenFranceFriendlyRecollectionHail Book:John Quincy Adams, 1767-1848; chronology, documents, bibliographical aids Source: John Quincy Adams, 1767-1848; chronology, documents, bibliographical aids
“When I thinkof my own native land, In a moment I seem to be there; But alas! recollection at hand Soon hurries me back to despair.” MomentsHandsSeemsMy OwnLandDespairNativeAlasRecollectionNative Land Author:William Cowper