“We cannot be happy without being FREE.” Those words come from John Dickinson, who saw LIBERTY as the foundation of everything else. Once almost as famous as Benjamin Franklin, Dickinson is almost totally forgotten today. Known as the “Penman of the Revolution,” he was a fierce defender of natural rights, the father of the Articles of Confederation, a leading opponent of the Stamp Act, a supporter of the Constitution, and much more. To honor his birthday, we’re diving into the life and legacy of one of America’s most underrated and ignored founding fathers.
Path to Liberty: November 13, 2024
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Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania No. 12 (1767)
Delaware Historical and Cultural Affairs
Natelson – The Founders and the Constitution: John Dickinson
Forrest McDonald – John Dickinson: The Most Underrated Founder?
Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms (6 July 1775)
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Resolutions of the Stamp Act Congress: Declaration of Rights and Grievances (19 Oct 1765)
Jane Calvert – John Dickinson Biography
Broadside Against the Stamp Act (Nov 1765)
Maharrey – John Dickinson Put His Money Where His Mouth Was
Episode – Articles of Confederation: An Introduction
Thomas Jefferson – Letter to Joseph Bringhurst (24 Feb 1808)
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