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What fighting words is john paul Jones famous for saying when asked if he was ready to surrender?
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He said " I have not yet begun to fight" those are his famous words
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What naval hero during the Revolutionary War said I have not yet begun to fight?
John Paul Jones (1747 - 1792) was a naval fighter in the American Revolutionary War. During his engagement with Serapis, he was asked by the British Captain if he wanted to surrender. Jones gave the legendary reply: "I have not yet begun to fight!"
Why was Frederick McKinley Jones Famous?
the reason Frederick Jones was famous was because he invented the refrigerator
How did chipper Jones get that nickname?
From the saying Chip of the old block.
What does I have not yet begun to fight mean?
The quote is "I have not yet began to fight." It means that even though you appear to be losing, you are going to continue fighting until you win. John Paul Jones said it to a British naval commander who demanded his surrender when his ship was on the verge of sinking. Instead, Jones lashed his ship to the British ship, boarded it, captured it, and untied his original ship as it sank.
What was the name of the naval commander who said while fighting aboard his ship Bonhomme Richard I have not yet begun to fight?
John Paul Jones, naval commander, exclaimed, "I have not yet begun to fight!" On September 23, 1779, Jones engaged the British in battle. Jones' ship took heavy fire. The commander of the British ship, the Serapis, called on Jones to surrender, but Jones refused to surrender. He was finally able to defeat the British with the aid of a second small American ship.
Who is famous for saying ''i have not yet begun to fight''?
John Paul Jones:)
What was John Paul Jones famous quote?
John Paul Jones is famous for saying, "I have not yet begun to fight!" during a naval battle between the American ship Bonhomme Richard and the British ship HMS Serapis in 1779. This quote signifies his determination and fighting spirit in the face of adversity.
What naval hero during the Revolutionary War said I have not yet begun to fight?
John Paul Jones (1747 - 1792) was a naval fighter in the American Revolutionary War. During his engagement with Serapis, he was asked by the British Captain if he wanted to surrender. Jones gave the legendary reply: "I have not yet begun to fight!"
What actor appeared in a famous tv commercial saying 'these are cola nuts'?
That is Geoffrey Holder and the voice may be James Earl Jones...
John Paul Jones said what famous words?
"I have not yet begun to fight". Captain John Paul Jones said this during the famous battle between Bonhomme Richard and Serapis on 23 September 1779. It seems that some of Jones's men cried for surrender, but not John Paul Jones! Captain Richard Pearson of Serapis asked Jones if he had surrendered. Jones uttered the immortal words: "I have not yet begun to fight!" So, at least, Lt. Richard Dale later recalled.
What words did Jones say when asked if he would surrender?
"I have not yet begun to fight!"
Why was Frederick McKinley Jones Famous?
the reason Frederick Jones was famous was because he invented the refrigerator
What does Indiana Jones use for fighting?
A revolver and a bull whip are the weapons that Indiana Jones carries.
What famous people live in Cardiff?
Katherine jenkins,Gethin Jones, Charlotte Church, A number of Rugby players, And plenty more.....(but i am not saying because i can't be assed.)
Who is more famous SpongeBob or Indiana Jones?
Indiana Jones
Why is casey Jones famous for?
she is famous for a whistling workshop
Is Arabella Jones famous?
No
