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Facts about Patrick Henry

Patrick Henry

Problematically, the text of Henry's famed speech did not appear in print until 1817, in the biography, Life and Character of Patrick Henry by William Wirt.

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Patrick Henry

Patrick Henry eventually served five terms as governor of Virginia.

Patrick Henry

Patrick Henry is perhaps best known to history for the speech he made in the House of Burgesses on March 23, 1775, urging legislature to take military action against the encroaching British military force.