Davy Crockett’s pocketwatch was found in the debris of the Alamo. The motto on the back read, “Be sure you’re right, and go ahead.”
[Holwick: this was quoted by California State Senator Tom McClintock in the recall election; he was a decided underdog. It could be taken two ways – a person who sticks to their guns no matter what will be considered a hero, or people who stick to their guns no matter what, end up slaughtered.]
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[Original illustration at this number was a duplicate of HolwickID #6605]