John Trumbull
John Trumbull
John Trumbullwas an American artist during the period of the American Revolutionary War and was notable for his historical paintings. His Declaration of Independencewas used on the reverse of the two-dollar bill...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionArtist
Date of Birth6 June 1756
CountryUnited States of America
missing docks bears
But as some muskets so contrive it As oft to miss the mark they drive at, And though well aimed at dock or plover Bear wide, and kick their owners over.
drinking flip lips
While briskly to each patriot lip Walks eager round the inspiring flip; Delicious draught, whose pow'rs inherit The quintessence of public spirit!
trust ties rights
As though there were a tie And obligation to posterity. We get them, bear them, breed, and nurse: What has posterity done for us. That we, lest they their rights should lose, Should trust our necks to gripe of noose?