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EPISODE · Oct 25, 2025 · 11 MIN

The Speech that Sparked the American Revolution

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Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech, delivered in March 1775 at St. John's Church in Richmond, electrified the Virginia Convention and galvanized support for revolution. Speaking with unmatched fervor, Henry declared that liberty was worth any price, even death itself. His words helped transform hesitant colonists into committed patriots ready to fight for independence.   DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast ADVERTISE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/advertise  LEARN MORE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/ SPONSORED BY: https://www.podcastrepublic.net/get-it-now 

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