When pushed by our enemies, our nation’s teeth begin to show…
In 1778 America had just formed an alliance with France – and the British panicked!
Congress said it would discuss peace if the British would accept American independence and recall its troops. Their answer?…an emphatic NO!
The British pressed Congress to reject the treaty with France, offered bribes to Congressmen, and threatened some dire consequences.
Congress responded with a Manifesto – a national statement of strength and confidence, warning if the British carried out their treats:
“we will take such exemplary vengence as shall deter others from a like conduct.”
A country, called “A Sleeping Giant” a century later, started out as “The Mouse That Roared”.
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