Henry Knox quotes
Henry Knox was an American general and the first Secretary of War of the United States. Known for his crucial role in transporting artillery during the Revolutionary War, he was a key figure in the Continental Army's success. He laid the foundations for the nation’s military and helped shape the early United States defense policies. Here are 17 of his quotes:
It is a melancholy reflection that our modes of population have been more destructive to the Indian natives than the conduct of the conquerors of Mexico and Peru. The evidence of this is the utter extirpation of nearly all the Indians in the most populous parts of the Union. A future historian may mark the causes of this destruction of the human race in sable colors. Although the present Government of the United States cannot with propriety be involved in the oppropbrium, yet it seems necessary however, in order to render their attention upon this subject strongly characteristic of their justice, that some powerful attempts should be made to tranquilize the frontiers, particularly those south of the Ohio.
Henry Knox
Henry Knox
Occupation: American General
Born: July 25, 1750
Died: October 25, 1806
Quotes count: 17
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