Early US Spin
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Early US Spin
Seems that US history was spin doctoring all the way back in the revolution. An oft quoted line turns out to have been invented.
I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.
(Attributed)
~~ Nathan Hale
It is the duty of every good officer to obey any orders given him by his commander-in-chief.
(Actual)
Shot by British as a spy.
~~ Nathan Hale, American hero, d. 1776
I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.
(Attributed)
~~ Nathan Hale
It is the duty of every good officer to obey any orders given him by his commander-in-chief.
(Actual)
Shot by British as a spy.
~~ Nathan Hale, American hero, d. 1776
#2
I've got one.....
"Give me liberty or give me death"
(acredited)
~~Patrick Henry
"Hell, I just shit my pants"
(actual)
~~Patrick Henry
"Give me liberty or give me death"
(acredited)
~~Patrick Henry
"Hell, I just shit my pants"
(actual)
~~Patrick Henry
#3
Re: Early US Spin
Originally posted by doctor scrumpy
Seems that US history was spin doctoring all the way back in the revolution. An oft quoted line turns out to have been invented.
I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.
(Attributed)
~~ Nathan Hale
It is the duty of every good officer to obey any orders given him by his commander-in-chief.
(Actual)
Shot by British as a spy.
~~ Nathan Hale, American hero, d. 1776
Seems that US history was spin doctoring all the way back in the revolution. An oft quoted line turns out to have been invented.
I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.
(Attributed)
~~ Nathan Hale
It is the duty of every good officer to obey any orders given him by his commander-in-chief.
(Actual)
Shot by British as a spy.
~~ Nathan Hale, American hero, d. 1776
#4
Originally posted by Jabba1
I've got one.....
"Give me liberty or give me death"
(acredited)
~~Patrick Henry
"Hell, I just shit my pants"
(actual)
~~Patrick Henry
I've got one.....
"Give me liberty or give me death"
(acredited)
~~Patrick Henry
"Hell, I just shit my pants"
(actual)
~~Patrick Henry
Hardly. After uttering the statement ("I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death."), Henry mobilized the militia (ordinary citizens with guns) to force restitution of the powder removed from the Richmond magazine by Lord Dunmore, the royal governor of Virginia.
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Re: Early US Spin
Originally posted by doctor scrumpy
Seems that US history was spin doctoring all the way back in the revolution. An oft quoted line turns out to have been invented.
I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.
(Attributed)
~~ Nathan Hale
It is the duty of every good officer to obey any orders given him by his commander-in-chief.
(Actual)
Shot by British as a spy.
~~ Nathan Hale, American hero, d. 1776
Seems that US history was spin doctoring all the way back in the revolution. An oft quoted line turns out to have been invented.
I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.
(Attributed)
~~ Nathan Hale
It is the duty of every good officer to obey any orders given him by his commander-in-chief.
(Actual)
Shot by British as a spy.
~~ Nathan Hale, American hero, d. 1776