Patrick Henry: Lion of Liberty

This video originally aired on Sunday, December 12, 2010.

About This Video

Harlow Unger recounts the life of Patrick Henry, known for his declaration, "give me liberty or give me death."Patrick Henry was an early advocate of the the decision to declare war against the British and a critical voice against the size of the American government following the Revolution. Mr. Unger examines the political career of the four-term Governor of Virginia, who declined several positions in the national government, including as a Senator, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, andSecretary ofState, due to his steadfast criticism ofbiggovernment. Harlow Unger discusses his book at Red Hill, The Patrick Henry Memorial in Brookneal, Virginia.

Keywords

US History, Revolutionary War, Patrick Henry

Related Subjects/Topics

  • U.S. History

Speakers

  • Author Harlow Unger