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Did Patrick Henry really say ‘Give me liberty or give me death’? Maybe not.
a Richmond-based author whose 2017 book “Patrick Henry: Champion of Liberty” is the most recent and authoritative biography of the man. Jefferson, who was no fan of Henry’s — he said in a ...
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‘Liberty or death’ wasn’t Patrick Henry’s most important advice for Americans
Freedom was very important to Patrick Henry, who lived in a time with a lot of self-governance and liked it. Unfortunately, people today take freedom for granted. Henry knew it would be very valuable, ...
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‘Give me liberty or give me death’ turns 250. Here’s what it meant in 1775
The phrase was reportedly first used 250 years ago Sunday by lawyer and legislator Patrick Henry to persuade Virginia colonists to prepare for war against an increasingly punitive Great Britain, just ...
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Demonstrators rally at site of Patrick Henry’s ‘Liberty or Death’ speech
(WRIC) — Sunday, March 23 marked the 250th anniversary of Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death ... about the rally saying in part quote, “Today’s event celebrated the ...
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Patrick Henry's 'Liberty or Death' speech turns 250 on Sunday
Sunday is the 250th anniversary of Patrick Henry's legendary "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech. Why it matters: The ...
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Famous quote ‘Give me liberty or give me death’ turns 250 years old - here is its origins
The phrase “Give me liberty or give me death!” has become commonplace in politics and life. It’s part of Americana and helps define its people. Now, the quote is celebrating a major ...