John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8327 Misellaneous John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8327 |
| AUTHOR: | Miscellaneous |
| QUOTATION: | If any one attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | John A. Dix (1798–1879): An Official Despatch, Jan. 29, 1861. |