The phrase "Give me liberty, or give me death!" was famously spoken by Patrick Henry during a speech on March 23, 1775, at the Second Virginia Convention. This passionate declaration expressed Henry's belief in the necessity of armed resistance against British tyranny as tensions rose leading up to the American Revolution. Henry’s rhetoric was instrumental in galvanizing support for revolutionary action in Virginia and across the colonies. The speech underscored the growing desire for independence and personal freedoms, contributing to the eventual uprising against British rule, paving the way for the struggle for American independence.