Declaration of Independence
"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."

Pledge of Allegiance
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

"I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death" --Patrick Henry

"It seems to have been reserved to the people...to decide ...whether societies of men are really capable or not of establishing good government." -- Federalist No. 1

Did You Know?
Patrick Henry delivered his famous "give me liberty or give me death" speech in March 1775 at the Virginia Convention. (The War Inevitable)

On February 14, 1776, "Common Sense" was published by Thomas Paine.