“Our motto, Live Free or Die, which was famously written by General John Stark in 1809, is also a synonymous symbol, also featured on the state emblem and license plates. There are also Nine Stars ...

Gary Indiana in HIS NEW YORK APARTMENT, FEBRUARY 2002. Photograph by SYLVIA PLACHY.

New Hampshire ... debate about the state’s commitment to free speech. “Live free or die, unless you’re hanging artwork,” said Young, referring to the state motto. Young thought he was ...

New Hampshire’s flag is one of over 20 flags ... in 2018 to look at ways to modify the flag to include the state motto and an image of the Old Man in the Mountain. All failed.