The Sunday Picture Show (March 23rd, 2025)

[DeSotoSky]

Today is the 250th Anniversary of Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me Death!” Speech.​

"Give me liberty or give me death!" is a quotation attributed to American politician and orator Patrick Henry from a speech he made to the Second Virginia Convention on March 23, 1775, at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia. Henry is credited with having swung the balance in convincing the convention to pass a resolution delivering Virginian troops for the Revolutionary War. Among the delegates to the convention were future United States presidents Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. (Wiki)
Excerpt from the Speech Ending.
It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace-- but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
Full speech here (long)

Avalon Project - Patrick Henry - Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death

For more informatiion

Give me liberty or give me death! - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

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Also On this Day, March 23, 2003. First American Casualties in Operation Iraqi Freedom. In Nasiriyah, Iraq, 11 soldiers of the 507th Maintenance Company as well as 18 U.S. Marines are killed during the first major conflict.
The Iraq War was March 20, 2003 – December 15, 2011, What a waste.
U.S. Military Casualties:
Killed: Around 4,492 U.S. servicemembers died in Iraq.
Wounded: Approximately 32,292 U.S. servicemembers were wounded.
Iraqi Civilian Casualties:
Estimates for Iraqi civilian deaths range from 100,000 to 200,000.
The Iraq Body Count project documented 183,535 – 206,107 civilian deaths from violence through April 2019.
Other Casualties:
Contractors: Approximately 3,650 contractors were killed and 43,880 were wounded or injured.
Iraqi Security Forces: 17,690 killed and 40,000+ wounded.
Coalition Forces (excluding US): 4,826 coalition forces (including 179 UK and 139 others) were killed, and 32,776+ were wounded.
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Camo 426 BuckLite c.1990



Camo BuckLite 426 c.1991

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[DeSotoSky]

jmh33 Wow, ya gave me a like before I even finished my post. You just wanted to be first .....

 

[Railsplitter]

It certainly does deserve a like, Roger. I have known that phrase since I was a child but I never knew the origins of it. Excellent topic.

 

[Ironbut]

I remember that quote, and who said it, from early on in grade school. Holy cow! That was close to seven decades ago.

 

[Chilebrown]

 

[Old Biker]

O.B.

 

[kyhunt]

I’ll be the odd ball today and post a fixed blade instead of a folder just because I was cleaning some knives athe other day and took a few photos.

 

[Old Hunter]

kyhunt it’s never a bad day for a Buck fixed blade! OH

 

[jmh33]

 

[pjsjr]

Thanks Roger for another Sunday Picture Show...and an inspirational reminder of our beginnings. Thanks also to all who post photos and comment.

 

[kyhunt]

kyhunt it’s never a bad day for a Buck fixed blade! OH

Nice is that bone handle 105 a Bass Pro one? I had bought a set of the Bass Pro ones and like an idiot sent them back because was getting into a different brand years ago.

 

[Old Hunter]

Nice is that bone handle 105 a Bass Pro one? I had bought a set of the Bass Pro ones and like an idiot sent them back because was getting into a different brand years ago.

Yes, bought at BPS in Raleigh a number of years ago, made in 2014. I actually gifted to a customer during a deer hunt in Alabama (in 2017 or 18, I think). OH

 

[tiguy7]

Thanks Roger for hosting and teaching. The pictured Buck Slim and BuckLites have been modified to do blade swaps. The Mineral Reinforced Nylon and Valox scales were counterbored (left hand scale to accept #5 cap screw head) and fitted with HeliCoils (right hand scale to accept #5X40TPI thread). These handles can utilize the old style Selector blades as well as non-slotted 110 and112 blades. #5X40 screws are 1/8” diameter (same as the pivot rivets which were removed).

 

[howiema]

Here is one the knife drawers some of the "gang", Also an old V3 that doesnt see the light of day to often, I would call it as new in box. Thank You all for the SPS - Enjoy Pete

 

[jbmonkey]

thanks Roger for hosting.......

 

[jmh33]

jmh33 Wow, ya gave me a like before I even finished my post. You just wanted to be first .....

BUSTED!!!
John

 

[matthewtstock]

Good Sunday Morning All. Many Thanks to everyone who partakes in today's show.

 

[DaveHS]

 

[BP_]

Happy Sunday. Love seeing all the pictures as always and grateful to see the thread every week. Thank you to everyone who participates.

 

[Ironbut]

kyhunt it’s never a bad day for a Buck fixed blade! OH

Nice bunch OH! It's funny- I bought my son a Buck fixed blade forty years ago, the first year he got his hunting license, but I've never owned one.