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Patrick Henry’s historic speech against the Stamp Act, answering a cry of "Treason!" with, "If this be treason, make the most of it!"
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1775
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Patrick Henry proclaims "Give me liberty or give me death"
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1776
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Patrick Henry named colonel of First Virginia battalion
