David Crockett Quotes


Liberty and Independence forever.


Context

Crockett and a large group of Tenesseeans all died defending the Alamo for the Liberty and Independence from the Mexican Dictator, Santa Anna.


Citations

David Crockett, 1786-1836, U.S. Congressman (Democrat, TN), Last entry in his diary, March 5, 1836

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David Crockett
David Crockett
  • Born: August 17, 1786
  • Died: March 6, 1836
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Pioneer, Soldier, Politician

David "Davy" Crockett was a 19th-century American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician. He is commonly referred to in popular culture by the epithet "King of the Wild Frontier". He represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives and served in the Texas Revolution.

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