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USA :Made in Scotland A fair wind for liberty
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As the United States prepares to celebrate Tartan Day, The
Scotsman presents a three-day analysis of Scotland's close links with
America
Patrick Henry, son of a Scot, gave the speech of his life to the
revolutionary convention in Richmond, Virginia on 23 March, 1775.
Pretending to wear the shackles of a slave he famously asked: "Is
life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of
chains and slavery?" Throwing his arms wide apart he cried: "Forbid
it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for
me, give me liberty or give me death!"
Twenty-seven days later ...
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