“Peace with all the world is my sincere wish. I am sure it is our true policy, and am persuaded it is the ardent desire of the government.”
- George Washington, Letter to Rev. Jonathan Boucher, August 15, 1798
Perhaps the most disregarded American principle is the prohibition of large armies. The Founders were not shy about fighting when America was in danger, but today the military budget makes up more than half of government spending. These are our favorite Founding Fathers quotes on the hope for peace.
Check out some of our favorite Founding Fathers Quotes on Hope for Peace, Hesitation for War & Restrictions for Military at Ammo.com.
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