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John Jones (fugitive) John Paul Jones (Hero)

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John Paul Jones Responsible for the very first naval victory in the Revolutionary War was also the same to escape the hangman's noose ( John Jones ) .
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“A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly."



- Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC

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    DUIGUYDUIGUY Posts: 7,252 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Nice piece. >>



    Thanks ! I love the history of the man and medal . image
    “A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly."



    - Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC
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    JulioJulio Posts: 2,501
    Good read. jws
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    DUIGUYDUIGUY Posts: 7,252 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Good read. jws >>



    image Must be a speed reader !! image
    “A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly."



    - Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC
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    JulioJulio Posts: 2,501
    Must be a speed reader !!

    Naw; I read it earlier and didn't post. jws
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