T5603-Freedom Demands Integrity - William Whipple

“Freedom Demands Integrity.”
At 46 years old, William Whipple of New Hampshire signed the Declaration of Independence not to make history, but to do his duty. A former merchant turned brigadier general, Whipple played a key role in the surrender of British forces at Saratoga—a turning point in the Revolution. But to him, triumph was not for celebration, it was a call to greater responsibility. A man of quiet conviction, Whipple wrestled with the contradiction of fighting for liberty while owning a servant—and so, he freed Prince Whipple, the man who had served in his home. His personal integrity matched his public stand. In war, in peace, and in letters to his friends, he reminded them: freedom must be consistent, and courage must be daily. His example still asks us today—do we live what we declare?

Categories: American History