In his speech to the Second Virginia Convention in 1775, Patrick Henry emphasized the urgent need for armed resistance against British oppression. He argued that peaceful negotiations had failed and that liberty was worth fighting for, famously declaring, "Give me liberty, or give me death!" Henry called for action, urging his fellow Virginians to prepare for war to secure their rights and freedoms. His passionate rhetoric galvanized support for the revolutionary cause.
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The speech is referred to as the The Cross Of Goldspeech.
The speech delivered at the Second Virginia Convention by Patrick Henry primarily addresses delegates and leaders of the Virginia colony, including influential politicians and military figures. Henry's passionate rhetoric aims to persuade them to take decisive action against British rule, appealing to their shared patriotism and sense of urgency. He seeks to rally them to support armed resistance, emphasizing the importance of liberty and self-determination in the face of tyranny.
This speech was given by Sojourner Truth at the Women's Convention in Akron, Ohio, on May 29, 1851.
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The "Bloody Speech"
In a nutshell... Country before Party.... George Washington would have been proud.
Speech given at a party convention to set the tone for the convention and the campaign to come.
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The Cross of Gold Speech
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