March 23 in Local History

2026

• On this day in 1775, Patrick Henry delivered his famous "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech at St. John's Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia. His passionate plea is credited with swinging the balance in the Virginia Convention toward passing a resolution delivering Virginian troops to the Revolutionary War, marking a pivotal moment in the fight for American independence.

  From the 2026-03-23 edition