
Patrick Henry


Patrick Henry: Top-10 Quotes from the “Lion of Liberty”
One of the greatest orators in American history, Patrick Henry is most famous for quotes like “If this be treason…” and “Give me liberty or give me death!” But, beyond those rallying cries, the “Lion of Liberty” repeatedly and consistently warned us against...
Today in History: Patrick Henry Becomes Virginia’s First Governor Under Its Own Constitution
Today in 1776, Patrick Henry was inaugurated as Virginia’s first governor. The event marked the first time in history where a republican governor took office under a constitution written and ratified by representatives of the people. By June of the same year, civil...
We’ve Brought the Founders’ Greatest Fear to Life
We have brought the founding generation’s greatest fear to life. That fear was centralization of power. One of the most forceful arguments against ratifying the Constitution revolved around what founders called “consolidation.” They feared that the...
Patrick Henry vs the Stamp Act
On his 29th birthday – May 29, 1765 – Patrick Henry introduced a series of resolutions against the Stamp Act. In a speech the following day to encourage passage of the resolutions, Henry made his famous “If this be treason…” statement. A...