Washington Quotes on Military
"It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system, that every Citizen who enjoys the protection of a free Government, owes not only a proportion of his property, but even his pers..."
Letter to Alexander Hamilton | Friday, May 02, 1783
More"If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready..."
Fifth Annual Address to Congress | Friday, December 13, 1793
More"Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of Action."
Address to Congress resigning his commission | Tuesday, December 23, 1783
More"The time is now near at hand which must probably determine whether Americans are to be freemen or slaves; whether they are to have any property they can call their own; whether their houses and farms ..."
General Orders | Tuesday, July 02, 1776
More"It is infinitely better to have a few good Men, than many indifferent ones."
Letter to James McHenry | Friday, August 10, 1798
More"My brave fellows, you have done all I asked you to do, and more than can be reasonably expected; but your country is at stake, your wives, your houses and all that you hold dear. You have worn yoursel..."
Washington, encouraging his men to re-enlist in the army | Tuesday, December 31, 1776
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