Patrick Henry

Today in History: Patrick Henry’s Give Me Liberty Speech

by Dave Benner | Mar 23, 2020 | American Revolution, History, Patrick Henry

Today in history, on March 23, 1775, tensions in Virginia were at their highest point during the imperial crisis with Britain. The House of Burgesses, the state’s elected assembly, was about to make a bold decision – to commit its militia to the cause of independence....

Patrick Henry: “If This Be Treason!”

by Joe Wolverton, II | Jul 10, 2019 | History, Patrick Henry

There was a time in our history when one of our finest patriot fathers is said to have waved the saber of “treason” in the face of the world’s most powerful monarch. In return, his fellow Burgesses exclaimed that the patriot was committing treason. That brave (some...

Today in History: Patrick Henry Born

by Dave Benner | May 29, 2019 | History, Patrick Henry

Today in History, on May 29 1736, Patrick Henry was born. Known as “Hot Head” and “The Voice of the Revolution,” Henry was a renowned Virginian whose talents as a lawyer and politician were matchless. Henry had an uncanny penchant for fiery oratory, using his skills...

Federal Overreach and American Foreign Policy Go Hand-In-Hand

by P.A. Deacon | Jun 11, 2017 | Eleven Years, Foreign Policy, Founders, Patrick Henry, War, War Powers

Apologists for the state often argue that criticism of the federal government must not encroach on national defense and foreign affairs. This is particularly true of Republicans, but Democrats are increasingly arguing in favor of a unitary presidency; especially as...

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