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Reflecting on Patrick Henry's famous "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech

Name: Reflecting on Patrick Henry's famous "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech
Uploaded: 2026-06-29T08:45:00-0400
Duration: 5 min 46 s
Description: To celebrate 250 years of America, CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how six top debate competitors from around the country joined together to recite parts of Patrick Henry's famous "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech. The fiery address is often credited for helping push the colonies toward revolution.

To celebrate 250 years of America, CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how six top debate competitors from around the country joined together to recite parts of Patrick Henry's famous "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech. The fiery address is often credited for helping push the colonies toward revolution.