Opinion

Reflecting on Patrick Henry's famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech

To celebrate 250 years of America, CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how six top debate competitors from around the country joined together to recite parts of Patrick Henry's famous "Give Me ...

1776 all-stars: Patrick Henry knew to fear American kings

Reason's favorite American Founders. .The proposed U.S. Constitution "squints toward monarchy," Patrick Henry complained at ...
The Washington Post

‘Liberty or death’ wasn’t Patrick Henry’s most important advice for Americans

It was respect for the opposition and vigilance in defense of freedom. Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. On ...
The Washington Post

Did Patrick Henry really say ‘Give me liberty or give me death’? Maybe not.

Here’s what we know: On March 23, 1775 — probably in the afternoon — a self-taught lawyer named Patrick Henry arose in a little white church in Richmond and unleashed a scorching, wig-blasting, Flying ...
Daily Press

New Kent to celebrate Patrick Henry’s march in 1775

NEW KENT — The 250th anniversary of Patrick Henry and his Hanover County volunteer militia’s march through New Kent County en route to Williamsburg to confront royal governor Lord Dunmore will be ...