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   Why did New Hampshire put the motto 'Live Free or die' on license plates?

   • In 1969, when New Hampshire officials decided to put the state’s motto – “live free or die” – on its license plates, many citizens viewed the act as an endorsement of the deeply unpopular war being waged in Vietnam and protested by covering up or altering the motto.

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   Why is New Hampshire called 'Live Free or Die'?

   • New Hampshire’s official state motto “Live Free or Die” was adopted in 1945 as the second World War was coming to an end. “Live Free Or Die,” is a quote from a toast by General John Stark who is New Hampshire’s most distinguished hero of the Revolutionary War. The full quote reads, “Live free or die; death is not the worst of evils.”

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   What is the “live free or Die” slogan?

   • The first amendment of the law permits every citizen to speak up for their right peacefully. This way, essential facts, and historical statements are available on the official website about the “ Live Free or Die” slogan. Citizens had many opinions and statements to keep the older plate with the same slogan that the court denies.

   Live Free or Die - The New Hampshire State Motto

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   Who wrote 'live free or die' in New Hampshire?

   • Sources: New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) 3:1; Anderson, Leon. History. Manual for the General Court 1981. The words "Live Free or Die," written by General John Stark, July 31, 1809, shall be the official motto of the state.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Live_Free_or_DieLive Free or Die - Wikipedia

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   "Live Free or Die" is the official motto of the U.S. state of New Hampshire, adopted by the state in 1945. It is possibly the best-known of all state mottos , partly because it conveys an assertive independence historically found in American political philosophy and partly because of its contrast to the milder sentiments found in other state ...

3. newengland.com › yankee › history“Live Free or Die” | The Story of the New Hampshire Motto

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   Nov 11, 2021 · The New Hampshire motto, “Live Free or Die,” is arguably one of the most memorable in the country. Learn more about its history. By Joe Bills. Nov 11 2021. The New Hampshire state motto, Live Free or Die, on the back of the New Hampshire state quarter.

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5. www.nh.gov › almanac › emblemState Emblem | New Hampshire Almanac | NH.gov

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   Learn how the words "Live Free or Die" became the official motto of New Hampshire in 1945, after General John Stark, a Revolutionary War hero, wrote them in 1809. The motto was part of a toast to his wartime comrades and appeared on the Old Man of the Mountain, the state's emblem.

6. www.50states.com › state_mottos › new-hampshireNew Hampshire State Motto – Live Free or Die – 50states

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   Live Free or Die New Hampshire’s official state motto “Live Free or Die” was adopted in 1945 as the second World War was coming to an end. “Live Free Or Die,” is a quote from a toast by General John Stark who is New Hampshire’s most distinguished hero of the Revolutionary War.

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   Sep 10, 2021 · The New Hampshire State Motto is unique and very unforgettable and one that NH residents take great pride in. General John Stark introduced live Free or Die in 1809. It became the official New Hampshire state motto after the introduction of the anniversary reunion.

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   New Hampshire's official state motto is "Live Free or Die," adopted in 1945 as World war II approached its end; it is a quote from a hero of the Revolutionary War.

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    Live Free or Die: The Contested History of the Words on Your License Plate. Presenter: Dan Billin. In 1969, when New Hampshire officials decided to put the state’s motto – “live free or die” – on its license plates, many citizens viewed the act as an endorsement of the deeply unpopular war being waged in Vietnam and protested by ...