‘Give me liberty or give me death’ turns 250. Here’s what it meant in 1775
The phrase was reportedly first used 250 years ago Sunday by lawyer and legislator Patrick Henry to persuade Virginia ...
Did Patrick Henry really say ‘Give me liberty or give me death’? Maybe not.
The Virginia delegate may have spoken those words on March 23, 1775, but some historians doubt it. And at least two other men ...
The simple life beckons in ‘The Colony.’ Enlightenment is not forthcoming
In her debut novel, Swedish pop star Annika Norlin spins a tale about a woman who, like Thoreau, seeks a simple life away ...
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Patrick Henry’s words have echoed through the centuries, and around the world
His famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech is still being quoted, including during the Tiananmen Square uprising in ...