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Patrick Henry's "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech, depicted in an 1876 lithograph by Currier and Ives and now housed in the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. " Give me liberty or give me death! " is a quotation attributed to American politician and orator Patrick Henry from a speech he made to the Second Virginia Convention on ...
Patrick Henry (May 29, 1736 [O.S. May 18, 1736] – June 6, 1799) was an American politician, planter and orator who famously declared to the Second Virginia ...
Patrick Henry's Stamp Act Resolves speech at the Capitol in Williamsburg, Virginia, on May 29, 1765. This list of speeches includes those that have gained notability in English or in English translation. The earliest listings may be approximate dates.
Patrick Henry purchased the house in 1771 and lived there with his wife, Sarah Shelton Henry, and their six children. This was his home during his most influential period, including his famous "Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!" speech at St. John's Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia. It was also his residence when he was elected Governor ...
Patrick Henry ' s speech on the Virginia Resolves (1851 painting by Peter F. Rothermel). The Virginia Resolves were a series of resolutions passed on May 29, 1765, by the Virginia House of Burgesses in response to the Stamp Act 1765, which had imposed a tax on the British colonies in North America requiring that material be printed on paper made in London which carried an embossed revenue stamp.
St. Patrick’s Day is March 17. Celebrate Irish pride with this collection of short, funny and catchy St. Patrick's Day quotes on luck, beer, gold and more.
Eventually, famous revolutionary figures such as Patrick Henry came out publicly against the Constitution. They argued that the strong national government proposed by the Federalists was a threat to the rights of individuals and that the president would become a king. They objected to the federal court system created by the proposed constitution.
These St. Patrick's Day quotes will have you feeling lucky! Here are a few of the wisest, funniest, and most poignant sayings about Irish heritage.