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Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty" Speech
Patrick Henry delivered his famous speech to the Second Virginia Convention, declaring "Give me liberty, or give me death!" His impassioned words helped persuade Virginia delegates to pass a resolution arming the colony's militia against British forces.
Why It Matters
Henry's speech crystallized the revolutionary spirit and the willingness to risk everything for the principle of liberty, becoming one of the most iconic expressions of American civic values.