Patrick Henry was known for his passionate oratory skills. His speeches moved people. Sometimes he won them over to his side, other times against yet always stirring their emotions. This is one of the most beloved speeches in U.S. history. Most know the end lines yet the entire speech is worthy of a listen.
Patrick Henry - Richmond, VA March 23, 1775.
It was March 23rd, 1775. Resolutions were presented by Patrick Henry putting the colony of Virginia “into a posture of defense…embodying, arming, and disciplining such a number of men as may be sufficient for that purpose.” Before the vote was taken on his resolutions, Henry delivered the speech below, imploring the delegates to vote in favor.
He spoke without any notes in a voice that became louder and louder, climaxing with the now famous ending. Following his speech, the vote was taken in which his resolutions passed by a narrow margin, and thus Virginia joined in the American Revolution.
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!
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