While arguing for indepedence from Great Britain, Patrick Henry declares "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" before the second Virginia Convention. Henry's proclamation inspired the Virginia delegates to support the patriot cause, and the fifth Virginia Convention would vote for independence the following year.
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