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Recessional of the Sons of the American Revolution:
“Until we meet again, let us remember our obligations to ourDr. Benjamin Franklin, when asked if we had a republic or a monarchy, replied "A Republic, if you can keep it."
forefathers who gave us our Constitution, the Bill of Rights,
an independent Supreme Court and a nation of free men.”
If you read my comments, I’ve been urging my fellow patriots to see our goal as nothing less than the restoration of our Free Constitutional Republic.
Arnolds March to Quebec through the Maine swamps with heavy bateau boats in freezing weather was absolutely astonishing. The best fictionalized account is Kenneth Roberts Arundel published in 1930. I highly recommend it.
That attack led to the amazing naval engagement on Lake Champlain, slowed the British effort to severe the colonies, and led to the victory at Saratoga NY. Arnold led all three.