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On this day in history, March 23, 1775


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https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/this-day-history-march-23-1775-patriot-patrick-henry-demands-give-me-liberty-or-give-me-death

Revolutionary firebrand Patrick Henry bellowed, "Give me liberty or give me death!" while proposing to fellow Virginia leaders that the colony raise troops to battle the British on this day in history, March 23, 1775. 

"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?" the rousing orator reportedly thundered before the Second Virginia Convention at St. John's Episcopal Church in Richmond.

"Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"

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