Patrick Henry delivered his famous speech, "Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!" on March 23, 1775, at the Virginia Convention in Richmond. In this passionate oration, Henry argued for the necessity of armed resistance against British rule, emphasizing that peaceful negotiation had failed. His speech is remembered for its stirring call to action, concluding with the iconic line: "Give me liberty, or give me death!" Henry’s words were a rallying cry for the American colonies, galvanizing support for the Revolution and marking him as a key figure in the struggle for independence.