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  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 13551
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The document is a proclamation by President Donald J. Trump, celebrating the 250th anniversary of Patrick Henry's famous "Give me Liberty, or give me death!" speech. On March 23, 1775, Henry's speech at the Second Virginia Convention inspired American leaders, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, to pursue independence from British rule. The proclamation highlights the significance of Henry's words in galvanizing the fight for American freedom and acknowledges his pivotal role in the American Revolution. President Trump designates March 23, 2025, as a day to honor this historic speech and its lasting impact on the pursuit of liberty.

    Simple Explanation

    President Trump wants everyone to remember a very important speech made 250 years ago by a man named Patrick Henry, who talked about wanting freedom more than anything else. He hopes that people will think about how brave Henry was and how his words helped America become a free country.