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PATRIOTIC SALUTES
Quips and Quotes about our Founding Fathers
Vol. 1 Number 1 - May 2, 2003
Publisher: Steven Allen steven@stevenallen.com
http://www.uncommonheroes.us
(C) Legal Awareness Series, Inc. Publishing 2003
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"I wonder if future generations
will ever know what we have suffered
on their behalf." --Abigail Adams
(Wife of the second President of the U.S.)
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FOUNDING FATHERS--UNCOMMON HEROES has been
nominated for a Glyph Award! Steven Allen's book has
been nominated in several categories, including best
cover, interior design, and local artist categories.
Congratulations, Steve!
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IN THIS ISSUE
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1. Founding Fathers Story
2. Patriotic Holidays of the Month
3. Flag Etiquette
4. News & Upcoming Events
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Happy Birthday, Patrick Henry: May 29th
Celebrating his 267th year!
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1. Founding Fathers Story
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"GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH" by Steven W. Allen
Many people remember this title as the famous speech
given by Patrick Henry. But did you know that his wife,
whom he had to keep in a straight-dress so she wouldn't
injure herself, had just died the month before he delivered
this speech? So he had experienced a little something about
both liberty and death during this trying time. You will
hear some of the passion he had on freedom in the following
words he offered:
Henry's Immortal Speech
Patrick Henry delivered his most famous and powerful
speech on March 23, 1775. British troops were occupying
Boston. The Boston Massacre had taken American lives.
The King continued to refuse to hear American petitions.
The delegates to the Virginia Committee of Safety
decided to meet at St. John's Church in Richmond,
Virginia, because it was the only building in that
city which would be big enough to accommodate all of
them. It was a simple, white, wooden building with
about 60 pews. Many people from the city also gathered
in and around the church. They were anxious to hear what
the delegates would recommend in an attempt to reconcile
with Great Britain.
Patrick Henry stood before the huge crowd. Unknowingly,
the speech that he was about to make would forever keep
alive the name of Patrick Henry and emblazon him-almost
as some mythical hero-in our country's glorious history.
After listening to the conciliatory resolutions being read,
an indignant Patrick Henry jumped to his feet and delivered
his famous speech. Included in his elegant, moving message
were the following words:
[British troops] are sent over to bind and rivet upon us
those chains which the British ministry have been so long
in forging. . . . We have done everything that could be done
to avert the storm which is now coming on. . . . An appeal
to arms and the God of Hosts is all that is left us! They tell
us, sir, that we are weak, unable to cope with so formidable
an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? . . .
Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction?
Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying
supinely on our backs, and hugging the delusive phantom of
hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot?
Sir, we are not weak, if we make a proper use of those means
which the God of nature hath placed in our power. . . . Besides,
sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God
who presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise
up friends to fight our battles for us. . . . The battle, sir,
is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active,
the brave. . . . Gentlemen may cry, peace, peace-but there is
no peace. The war is actually begun. . . . Why stand we here idle?
. . . 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 course others may take; but as for me,
give me liberty or give me death!"
The effect of Henry's speech was electric. The news of those
powerful words quickly spread out the chapel doors,
throughout the colony of Virginia, and across a country
anxious for freedom. Henry was ahead of others in his
thinking about the Revolution. Some 50 years later,
Thomas Jefferson stated, "After all, it must be allowed
that he was our leader in the measures of the Revolution
in Virginia, and in that respect more is due to him than
to any other person . . . . He left all of us far behind."
Excerpt taken from "Founding Fathers--Uncommon Heroes"
visit http://www.uncommonheroes.us for more information
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2. Patriotic Holidays of the Month
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May 1 -- National Prayer Day
May 4 -- Rhode Island's Independence Day
May 6 -- National Anniversary of the 1st Postage Stamp
May 18 -- Armed Forces Day
May 26 -- Memorial Day (Observed)
May 29 -- Patrick Henry's Birthday
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3. Flag Etiquette
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Since 9/11 more and more people are displaying the
American Flag. This is wonderful! Our patriotism in
this great Nation has been raised to a new level.
But there are some guidelines to flying the flag.
Can I leave my flag outside all the time?
Yes! As long as you abide by these standards:
1) Make sure you have an all-weather American flag.
2) You must illuminate the flag at night
3) It is best to bring the flag indoors on a rainy or
snowy day or if the wind is blowing hard enough to tear
the flag.
If you are missing any one of these elements, it is best
to raise your flag first thing in the morning, and take
it down before the sun goes down each night.
There are a number of places that fly the flag both
day and night:
=> Fort McHenry National Monument and National Shrine
Baltimore, Maryland
This is where "The Star Spangled Banner" was written
by Francis Scott Key.
=> Flag House Square
Baltimore, Maryland
Where Mary Young Pickersgill and her daughter Claudia
cut the pieces for the flag that flew over Fort McHenry
during the war of 1812.
=> The United States Marine Corps Memorial
Arlington, Virginia
The memorial that commemorates the capture of
Iwo Jima Island during World War II.
=> The White House
Washington, D.C.
The White House honors the flag day and night only when
the President is in residence.
=> The Washington Monument
Washington, D.C.
=> United States Customs ports of entry
=> National Memorial Arch at Valley Forge State Park
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
There may be even more places that fly the American Flag
at all times. If you know of any, write to us at
mailto:ezine@uncommonheroes.us
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4. News & Upcoming Events
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Congratulations to the following winners:
Charles, the winner of Steven Allen's book,
"Founding Fathers -- Uncommon Heroes."
Barbara winner of the American Flag.
Steve winner of the Betsy Ross Flag.
Pam, winner of "George Washington's Rules of Civility
and Decent Behavior."
Vickie, winner of "George Washington's Rules of Civility
and Decent Behavior."
Watch for our upcoming contests and events. You could be
our next winner!
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Mark your Calendars for the Biggest Musical Event
in Arizona for the Summer of 2003:
Washington, A Patriotic Pageant
July 3 & 4, 2003
Snowflake, Arizona Rodeo Grounds
8:00 - 9:30 p.m.
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WE'RE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR GOOD QUOTES & ARTICLES on
patriotism and the Founding Fathers.
Send queries to Steven Allen mailto:steven@stevenallen.com
SEE STEVEN ALLEN LIVE MAY 2003 (complete schedule below)
********** SEE STEVEN LIVE ***********
May 21, UAW Invitational Luncheon
June 21, Scottsdale Library "How to be an Author"
Above details at http://www.uncommonheroes.us/events.html
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