56 Reasons To Be Thankful For Our Freedom
Today’s Lesson: Remembrance of the brave men who signed the Declaration of Independence!
Ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?
Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists, eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and large plantation owners: well educated men,
but they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured.
Five signers were captured by the British as traitors,and tortured before they died.
Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned.
Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured.
Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War.
They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor.
WOW!
Let’s never forget these brave men and their wives, for the sacrifice they made for our country!
Be safe & have a Happy Independence Day!!
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