This Day in History: “Give me liberty or give me death” speech delivered
Published: Mar. 23, 2026 at 8:09 AM EDT
(WDBJ) - March 23, 1775:
Patrick Henry gave a speech with the famous line, “Give me liberty or give me death” speech.
He delivered it in Richmond at Henrico Parish, now named St. Johns Church.
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