who said "give me liberty or give me death?"?

Answer 1

Paul Bunyan

Answer 2

Well, it was REPORTED that this was what Patrick Henry said at the end of a speech before the Virginia House of Burgesses on March 23, 1775. But maybe it was William Wirt or some other source he used.

Note the following:

"Problematically, the text of this speech did not appear in print until 1817, in the biography Life and Character of Patrick Henry by William Wirt. Although Wirt assembled his book from recollections by persons close to the events, some historians have since speculated that the speech, or at least the form with which we are familiar, was essentially written by Wirt decades after the fact."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Henry#Biography

So it is possible that Henry never uttered this famous line or that it was slightly different.

Answer 3

Patrick Henry

Answer 4

All the answers, above, are correct.

Here is a link to a copy of the speech: http://libertyonline.hypermall.com/henry-liberty.html

the concluding paragraph sends chills up your back:
"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! "


This link takes you to a site where you can listen to the speech - very impressive.
http://www.history.org/Almanack/people/bios/biohen.cfm

Answer 5

Patrick Henry was a prominent figure in the American Revolution. Along with Samuel Adams and Thomas Paine, he was one of the most influential (and radical) advocates of the American Revolution and republicanism, especially in his denunciations of corruption in government officials and his defense of historic rights.

"Give me liberty or give me death" is a famous quotation from a speech made by Patrick Henry to the Virginia House of Burgesses. The speech was given March 23, 1775, at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia, and is credited with having singlehandedly convinced the Virginia House of Burgesses to pass a resolution delivering the Virginia troops to the Revolutionary War. In attendance were Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. Reportedly, the crowd, upon hearing the speech, jumped up and shouted, "To Arms! To Arms!"

Answer 6

Patrick Henry of Virginia

Answer 7

Patrick Henry...

Answer 8

The Legend "Patrick Henry"

Answer 9

Bush?

Answer 10

could it be patrick henry??