the Cradle of Liberty
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But the site known as the Cradle of Liberty is named after wealthy 18th-century slaveowner Peter Faneuil, much to the chagrin of activists who are planning a boycott.
From The Guardian • Jul. 31, 2018
For the first time since the Cradle of Liberty first rocked, a woman spoke in Faneuil Hall, Boston, on Independence Day.
From Time Magazine Archive
Perhaps the next most interesting building in this section of old Boston is Faneuil Hall, the "Cradle of Liberty" whose dignified, old-fashioned proportions were not lost—thanks to Bulfinch—when it was enlarged.
From The Old Coast Road From Boston to Plymouth by Rothery, Agnes
In thy borders, for long years, the Cradle of Liberty has been placed.
From Speeches, Addresses, and Occasional Sermons, Volume 3 (of 3) by Parker, Theodore
They were urged by the memories of the Cradle of Liberty, for the honor of Massachusetts, for their own honor as Boston boys, to respect liberty of speech.
From Public Speaking by Winter, Irvah Lester
