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Samuel Alito
This concept of "appealing to heaven" was especially true at the time of the [[American Revolution]], where the colonists believed that [[King George III]] had failed them and only God would protect them from the King's wrath. Throughout the writings of the [[Founding Fathers]], phrases that indicate protection from divine Providence are common, and even appear in the [[Declaration of Independence]] itself.<ref>"And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor."</ref>
This concept of "appealing to heaven" was especially true at the time of the [[American Revolution]], where the colonists believed that [[King George III]] had failed them and only God would protect them from the King's wrath. Throughout the writings of the [[Founding Fathers]], phrases that indicate protection from divine Providence are common, and even appear in the [[Declaration of Independence]] itself.<ref>"And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor."</ref>
==Popular culture==
Justice [[Samuel Alito]] became embroiled in a controversy for flying the Pine Tree flag.<ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2024/05/23/appeal-to-heaven-flag-meaing-history-pine-tree-flag-supreme-court-justice-samuel-alito-beach-house/ What To Know About The Controversial 'Appeal To Heaven’ Flag Flown At Justice Samuel Alito’s Home]</ref>
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