Description: July 4th Millions For Defense But Not One Cent For Tribute Postcard“July 4th / Millions For Defense But Not One Cent For Tribute”. Independence Day. Postally unused and approximately 5 1/2” by 3 1/2”. A slogan on Hard Times Tokens of 1837. Postcard has a tiny tear at upper right corner, rounded corners, and edge wear. Always see pictures. Per Internet: The phrase “millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute” means the United States would rather spend money fighting a war than pay a bribe. The phrase is associated with the XYZ Affair of 1798, when French officials demanded a bribe from U.S. diplomat Charles Pinckney. Robert Goodloe Harper, a U.S. Senator from Maryland, made the phrase during a toast at a dinner to honor John Marshall for refusing the bribe. The phrase became a popular Federalist slogan and embodied America's attitude toward foreign policy and pirates from the Barbary States. The phrase helped drive a military build-up, but war was never declared. We try really hard to give great service to our customers. Please check out our other eBay auctions.
Price: 10 USD
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
End Time: 2025-01-22T05:32:43.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Era: Divided Back (1907-1915)
Occasion: Fourth of July
Theme: Holiday
Country: United States
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Postage Condition: Unposted
Subject: Fourth of July
