In June of 1787 Patrick Henry gave a speech arguing against ratification of the Constitution by brushing off the scare tactics being used by the Federalists.
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Paying Debts to Britain - The Case of Ware v. Hylton
From the lack of a Chief Justice to the two important Founders who spoke in front of the Supreme Court for the only time in their lives, the case of Ware v. Hylton was unique in American history.
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death - Patrick Henry Quiets the Room
What were the circumstances surrounding Patrick Henry’s famous speech?
The 8 Most Underappreciated Founding Fathers
Had you asked around in the late eighteenth century, these men would have been expected to better known to posterity.
Patrick Henry - Leading Revolutionary Virginia
Patrick Henry was an early critic of British actions in America. He remained important to the State of Virginia throughout the rebellion and into the formative years of the nation.