[maica]

December 23, 1776
THESE are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.... Thomas Paine
BUMP - Never forget this!

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My ancestor was a 15 yr old school "boy" on the march to Trenton in December of 1776. I would love to know what made him think it was the right thing to do.

[prouddvldog]

Sounded like Kacenich who objected to him speaking

[Congressman Billybob]

In honor of Tom Paine, and in honor of your ancestor, my next book is on Tom Paine. It's title is, "These are the times that try men's souls."

Congressman Billybob

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