On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
America, rich in patriotism and produce, can want neither men nor supplies, when a serious necessity calls them forth.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “America, rich in patriotism and produce, can want neither men nor supplies, when a serious necessity calls them forth.”
Editor's note · Context
In "The American Crisis," this passage expresses confidence in America's capacity to provide both human resources and material support when faced with grave challenges.
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