![]() ![]() “Remember the Alamo.” The 1836 fall of the Alamo became a rallying point for Texan independence. It even inspired a song you can listen to here, should you be in the mood for some musical Martin Van Buren bashing. Indeed, his fame proved so lasting that he successfully ran for the presidency with John Tyler nearly three decades later in 1840, with their campaign adopting that rhyming slogan. “Tippecanoe and Tyler too.” 1811’s Battle of Tippecanoe proved a defeat for the Native American forces led by Laulewasikau, the brother of Tecumseh known as “The Prophet.” Victorious General William Henry Harrison earned the nickname “Tippecanoe” and achieved nationwide celebrity. Three hours later the Americans pulled out a victory. Yet when asked if he cared to surrender, Jones offered that retort. “I have not yet begun to fight.” On September 23, 1779, John Paul Jones and his vessel Bonhomme Richard appeared on the verge of defeat to two British ships. ![]() “Don’t tread on me.” In recent times it’s been adopted by a variety of causes, but it originally comes from the Gadsen flag and was intended to convince colonists to stand up to England. ![]()
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