On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
America did not, nor does not want force; but she wanted a proper application of that force.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “America did not, nor does not want force; but she wanted a proper application of that force.”
Editor's note · Context
From his series of pamphlets 'The American Crisis,' this passage reflects on the early challenges of the Revolutionary War and the need for effective military deployment.
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