Patrick Henry’s ‘Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!’ Speech

On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry delivered one of the most important and dramatic speeches in American history. As the Virginia convention debated whether to send troops to fight in the Revolutionary War, Henry urged them to do so. “Give me liberty, or give me death!” he demanded, shattering the complacent and evasive mood of his fellow delegates. . . .

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Robert Begley is director of development at Objective Standard Institute, where he also teaches courses integrating philosophy and self-development principles. In addition, Begley is a speaking coach, helping TedX speakers and businessmen deliver more memorable messages.

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