New Hampshireās state motto is āLive Free or Die.ā The phrase was officially adopted in 1945, and the words are those of Gen. John Stark, who fought in the American Revolution. He wrote the phrase as part of a toast for a reunion of other military figures. Because of ill health, Stark was unable to attend the event, and instead sent a letter, dated July 31, 1809.
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