[PeterPrinciple]

I can add to this. I Was at the Rushmore Monument in South Dakota last week. Saw the film presented by Tom Brokow on the back ground of the monument. According to him our country was “founded on principles of liberty, tolerance and social justice..........”

What is the correct quote and the source?

Not only that, they had a quote wrong in their display from Patrick Henry:

“I know what course others make take, but as for me: give me Liberty, or give me death.”

Can anyone tell me what is wrong with the above? FOLKS THIS IS A NATIONAL MUSEUM AND THEY CAN'T GET THEIR HISTORY RIGHT? Worse yet, maybe we were the only ones that caught it? History is being rewritten before our eyes.

[Dirty_Water]

Jefferson’s original draft was “life, liberty and property” but it was changed to “pursuit of happiness” at the final draft.

Henry said, “I know NOT what course...

But it was better than:

I no knot what coarse,

which is what I would have expected in this day of those who actually read books passing the torch to the non-readers.

[gitmo]

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!

[gitmo]

Amazing how Amercians still believe we can ignore war

[gitmo]

According to him our country was “founded on principles of liberty, tolerance and social justice..........”

I give up. I hope he didn't think he was quoting the Declaration of Independence.