23 August 1914 August 22, 2020 Author: Staff World War I: Japan declares war on Germany. Famous Words of Inspiration..."If ye love wealth greater than liberty, the tranquility of servitude greater than the animating contest for freedom, go home from us in peace. We seek not your counsel, nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you; May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen." Samuel Adams — Click here for more from Samuel Adams Related posts: 19 October 1914 3 August 1914 15 August 1914 30 August 1914 16 August 1914 16 August 1960 26 February 1914 18 October 1914 29 July 1914 1 September 1914 Categories: History Tags: 1914, 23 August