Today in History: Patrick Henry’s Birthday
Known as “Hot Head” and “The Voice of the Revolution,” Henry was undoubtedly the strongest political force of his time in Virginia, and one of the most famous figures of the era.
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Today in History: Patrick Henry’s “Give me Liberty” Speech
On March 23, 1775, tensions in Virginia were at their highest point during the imperial crisis with Britain.
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Patrick Henry on Making America “Great”
“When the American spirit was in its youth, the language of America was different; liberty, sir, was then the primary object.”
-Patrick Henry (1788)
There is no “Liberty vs Safety” Debate
There is no “liberty vs safety” debate. We can only be safe when we’re free.
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The Peoples’ Nullification of the Stamp Act
The victory against the Stamp Act represents one of the greatest practical applications of nullification in American history.
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Patrick Henry on What Makes a Country “Great.”
How to make America “great” – Or any country for that matter? In a June 5, 1788 speech during the Virginia Ratifying Convention, Patrick Henry put it this way: That country is become a great, mighty, and splendid nation; not because their government is strong and energetic, but, sir, because liberty is its direct end…
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Patrick Henry: A Warning on Elections
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If you’re counting on a federal politician to do what you want them to do, you’re going to be seriously disappointed. Here’s how Patrick Henry put it in a 1788 speech…
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