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Patrick Henry used the phrase on March 23, 1775.
In a speech before the House of Burgesses in Richmond, Virginia on March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry, in a speech supporting sending troops against British forces, ended by saying...
"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!"
Patrick Henry, a patriot member of the Virginia House of Burgesses.
"Give me liberty or give me death" is a famous quotation from a speech made by Patrick Henry to the Virginia Convention:
Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!
The speech was given March 23, 1775, at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia, and is credited with having single-handedly convinced the Virginia House of Burgesses to pass a resolution delivering the Virginia troops to the Revolutionary War. In attendance were Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. Reportedly the crowd, upon hearing the speech, jumped up and shouted, "To Arms! To Arms!"
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Was Benjamin Franklin known for give me liberty or give me death?
Patrick Henry of Virginia said, "Give me liberty or give me death."
A sentence with the word liberty?
"Give me liberty or give me death" said Patrick Henry.
What choices for the colonists does Patrick Henry outline?
Patrick Henry said, "Give me liberty or give me death."
Which president said Give you liberty or give you death?
Patrick Henry (never President) said "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" in March, 1775.
Patrick who said give you liberty or give you death?
Patrick Henry
What did Patrick Henry mean when he said give you liberty or give you death?
He ment give me liberty. Or kill me els wise
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What was the statement that Patrick Henry said that you all know now?
He gave the speech "Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me Death" speech called Treason.
Who famously said give you liberty or give you death?
This sounds like a funny Hollywood miss-use of the Famous statement by Patrick Henry "Give me Liberty or Give me death."
What group said give you liberty or give you death also a government of your own is your natural right?
Patrick Henry was an important historical figure that said, "Give me liberty, or give me death!" He also said,"A government of your own is your natural right." Hope this helps!
Who said you know what course others may take but as for you give you liberty or give you death?
Ummm........ that's not what he said. Double check your resources.
Who was the famous for the quotation Give me liberty or give me death?
Patrick Henry in the speech titled "War is inevitable"
