On the power of perseverance.
12/31/1775
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The protection of individual rights is the cornerstone of a free society.
I hope that I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the ...
To preserve our freedom, we must uphold our principles.
Observe good faith and justice towards all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.