On this day in history, March 23, 1775, patriot Patrick Henry demands, 'Give me liberty or give me death!'
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Virginia statesman and rousing orator Patrick Henry demanded, "Give me liberty or give me death!" while calling on colony to raise troops on this day in history, March 23, 1775.
"Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" — Patrick Henry, March 23, 1775 "Henry pleaded with the delegates to recognize that the presence of [British] armies and navies was an act of hostility." — Historic Church of St. John's "He may only be known for one speech, but that speech represents a lifetime of work in the pursuit of liberty." — American Battlefield Trust Kerry J. Byrne is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
His demand that Virginia form citizen-soldier companies of cavalry and militia in the cause of liberty proved prescient.
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