We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.--The Declaration of Independence
We mutually pledge to each other; our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor. --The Declaration of Independence
Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God.--Epigrams''
Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what the course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! --Speech March 1775
Caesar had his Brutus; Charles the First, his Cromwell; and George the III, may profit by their example. If this be treason, make the most of it. --Speech to Virginia House of Burgesses
Franklin D. Roosevelt is an inspiration to all Americans. Roosevelt was stricken with Polio early in life and was left crippled. However, this did not stop him from rising to the Presidency and leading the American people through the Great Depression and World War II. FDR is famous for his fireside chats, the New Deal, and his moving speeches. Although confined to a wheel chair, Roosevelt insisted on standing for all but one of his speeches, his last speech he delivered to Congress. Roosevelt died in Office in April 1945 a few weeks before Germany surrendered. FDR was the first and last President to serve four consecutive terms.
We would rather die on our feet than live on our knees.-- 1939 Address
We have had the lesson before us over and over again; nations that were not ready and were unable to get ready found themselves overrun by the enemy. --Message to Congress, 1940
We build and defend not for our generation alone. We defend the foundations laid by our fathers. We build a life for generations yet unborn. We defend and we build a life, not for America alone, but for all mankind. -- Fireside Chat1940
This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny. --Address 1936
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.--First Inaugural Address 1933