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“Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot?”

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Patrick Henry

Patrick Henry, born on May 29, 1736, and died on June 6, 1799, was a prominent political figure and orator during the American Revolutionary War. He served as the Governor of Virginia and is remembered for his passionate speeches and unwavering stance. Henry is famous for his famous slogan 'Give me liberty or give me death' in a speech before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which inspired many Americans to join the fight for independence. more

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