Wednesday
Jul042007
Independence Day
Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 07:34AM
1851 Peter F. Rothermel's "Patrick Henry Before the Virginia House of Burgesses"
It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace-- but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? 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!
Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death
Patrick Henry, March 23, 1775
(last year's post on the Declaration of Independence)
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