Having defended the standard of liberty in this new world, having taught a lesson useful to those who inflict and to those who feel oppression you retire from the great theatre of action with the blessings of your fellow citizens.


To George Washington from United States Congress, 23 December 1783

Thomas Jefferson Quotes

Having defended the standard of liberty in this new world, having taught a lesson useful to those who inflict and to those who feel oppression you...

Having defended the standard of liberty in this new world, having taught a lesson useful to those who inflict and to those who feel oppression you...

Having defended the standard of liberty in this new world, having taught a lesson useful to those who inflict and to those who feel oppression you...

Having defended the standard of liberty in this new world, having taught a lesson useful to those who inflict and to those who feel oppression you...