Patrick Henry, an influential leader in the American Revolution, delivered the famous phrase "Give me liberty or give me death!" during a speech in March 1775 at the Second Virginia Convention.

His impassioned call to arms was aimed at motivating colonists to resist British tyranny and fight for their freedom. Henry's words emphasized the importance of liberty and the willingness to sacrifice everything for independence. This declaration has since become a symbol of American patriotism and the fight for civil rights, resonating throughout history as a rallying cry for freedom and justice.