“Liberty must at all hazards be supported. We have a right to it, derived from our Maker. But if we had not, our fathers have earned and bought it for us, at the expense of their ease, their estates, their pleasure, and their blood.”
John Adams, A Dissertation on the Canon and Feudal Law, 1765
Today marks John Adams' birthday. Adams was the first vice president and second president of the United States. He played an integral role in the American Revolution and in the founding of our nation. Read more of our favorite quotes from Adams and other Founding Fathers on why they chose to fight for freedom and liberty: https://ammo.com/articles/founding-fathers-quotes-liberty-freedom-america