Patrick Henery's spot

The chair marks the supposed spot where Patrick Henry gave his "Give me liberty or give me death!" speech

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October 14th 2008
The next part of my trip dived deep into history, how its presented, and what is says about us. The destination was Richmond, a city heavy with historic symbolism. For someone who grew up in New England, with its own ever-present links to the past, visiting Richmond is a peculiar experience. Most of it feels like any modern city. The remainder feels like the capitol of a country that n ... read more

North America » United States » Virginia » Richmond

Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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