This weekend marks the birthday of Samuel Adams. The first thing you might think of when you hear this name is the beer, but Sam Adams was a great American patriot who was one of the founding members of the Sons of Liberty.
This radical group included the like of John Hancock, Patrick Henry, Paul Revere, and Adams. The rallying cry for American independence of “No taxation without representation.” likely originated among the Sons of Liberty and many historians believe it was Adams who first uttered these words.
Learn more about Sam Adams, the Sons of Liberty, and the American Revolution at Ammo.com.