This week marks the 250th anniversary of Patrick Henry’s famous 'Give me liberty or give me death' speech, a pivotal moment in American history that helped galvanize support for the Revolutionary War.
The speech, delivered in 1775, urged Virginia colonists to prepare for conflict against British rule. Commemorations took place at St. John’s Church, with notable attendees including Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and filmmaker Ken Burns. The event also saw protests, with demonstrators using the occasion to voice opposition to the Trump administration.
The speech remains a powerful symbol of the fight for freedom and continues to inspire political discourse today.
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Funny how politicians love to celebrate Patrick Henry’s words, but if we actually took "give me liberty or give me death" seriously against their authority, they’d call in the cops real quick.
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Patrick Henry’s words are just as relevant now as they were 250 years ago—government overreach is still the greatest threat to our liberty.
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250 years since 'Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death' speech
Gov. Glenn Youngkin and filmmaker Ken Burns were in attendance at Sunday's 250th anniversary of Patrick Henry's speech. As were protesters, who rallied against the Trump administration at Patrick Henr
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