#July 4th 1776

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Happy July 4th!!!!🎆🎇

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Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death! #history #youtube #America #love #mo...

Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!" speech was delivered on March 23, 1775, at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia, during the Second Virginia Convention. It is one of the most famous speeches in American history and played a crucial role in inspiring the American colonies to fight for their independence from British rule. Here is an excerpt from the speech:

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**Patrick Henry's Speech (excerpt):**

"No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the House. But different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen if, entertaining as I do opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely and without reserve. This is no time for ceremony. The question before the House is one of awful moment to this country. For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery; and in proportion to the magnitude of the subject ought to be the freedom of the debate. It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfill the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country. Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the majesty of heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings.

Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide for it.

I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past. And judging by the past, I wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the British ministry for the last ten years to justify those hopes with which gentlemen have been pleased to solace themselves and the House. Is it that insidious smile with which our petition has been lately received? Trust it not, sir; it will prove a snare to your feet. Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss. Ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our petition comports with those warlike preparations which cover our waters and darken our land. Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled that force must be called in to win back our love? Let us not deceive ourselves, sir. These are the implements of war and subjugation; the last arguments to which kings resort. I ask gentlemen, sir, what means this martial array, if its purpose be not to force us to submission? Can gentlemen assign any other possible motive for it? Has Great Britain any enemy, in this quarter of the world, to call for all this accumulation of navies and armies? No, sir, she has none. They are meant for us; they can be meant for no other. They are sent over to bind and rivet upon us those chains which the British ministry have been so long forging. And what have we to oppose to them? Shall we try argument? Sir, we have been trying that for the last ten years. Have we anything new to offer upon the subject? Nothing. We have held the subject up in every light of which it is capable; but it has been all in vain. Shall we resort to entreaty and humble supplication? What terms shall we find which have not been already exhausted? Let us not, I beseech you, sir, deceive ourselves longer. Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on. We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament. Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned, with contempt, from the foot of the throne. In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation. There is no longer any room for hope. If we wish to be free—if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending—if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained—we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us!

They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week, or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house? Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs, and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot? Sir, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power. Three millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty, and in such a country as that which we possess, are invincible by any force which our enemy can send against us. Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations; and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable—and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come.

It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace—but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"

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This powerful call to action was instrumental in convincing the Virginia Convention to pass a resolution delivering Virginia troops for the Revolutionary War.

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happy independence day😁😁😁theyre the real gay trio of the revolution to me . hamilton laurens and lafayette wish they were them

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THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

John Trumbull’s “Declaration of Independence” x Jean Léon Gérôme Ferris’s “Drafting of the Declaration of Independence” x “So Long, London” by Taylor Swift

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Do you remember "Hello Dolly!"? Has anyone seen the movie "Lincoln" starring Daniel-Day Lewis?

Now take those movies and mash them together, and what you get is an absolute mess. It's like taking a toast with jam on it, but then adding a slice of Camembert cheese on top of it. Sure you can still try to eat it, but the range of flavors goes from challenging to impossible, and then you'll probably end up with an upset stomach.

That's this movie. An absolute mess. The songs are bad, the lyrics are really stupid, and the melodies aren't memorable. Which is a shame, because the political arguments are actually very good, very interesting, and enjoyable to watch.

They should've been two separate movies.

Ah well. Happy Fourth of July to my American followers. You guys are great, and you deserve a better musical movie about your nation's Declaration of Independence.

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Republican vs Democrat

Do you understand the difference or do you just gobble on that propaganda cock the media shoves in your face day in, day out.

On your phone, your laptop, in movies, TV shows, cartoons etc.

All pushing a boogeyman version of "The Bad People".

What do you consider Republican?

To have minimal government and to have the right to choose what you do with your money?

or

Reeeeeee Orange man 34 felonies and MAGAts are Literal NAZIS!!!

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Happy Fourth of July!!! Never forget those who helped the cause in America’s Independence (including Connor)

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Happy 4th of July Stimboard 1/2

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HELLO THERE

(a smattering of photos I've taken as I've settled into my new house)

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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY (eh)

Fuck the Supreme Court. Today is all about 1776 the musical

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The UK's Prime Minister announces their election will be held on the 4th of July.

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Salute to Liberty...

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Forgive me for the person I will be for the rest of this July 4th.