Show ANNIVERSARY A A TODAY'S On March 23 23 3 1775 Patrick Henry famous American orator and statesman statesman statesman states states- man roused the Virginia delegates to the provincial pro convention with a speech that has come down to us as the greatest piece of oratory of I the colonial era I It was delivered in defense of the resolutions which Henry himself introduced In- In to organize a militia and to put the colony in hi an nn attitude of defense Its most stirring passage was There Is no retreat but in hi submission submission sub sub- mission and slavery Our chains are already forged Their clank clank- l ng may be heard on the plains of Boston The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring the clash ol of resounding arms Our brethren are already on the field Why stand we here idle What is it that gentlemen gen- gen lemen tiemen wish What would they hove have Is life so dear or peace so sosweet sosweet sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery Forbid it it Almighty God I I know not what course others may take but as forme for forme me give me liberty or give mc me death I The resolutions were passed unanimously |