March 24, 2025

Today is the 250th anniversary of Patrick Henry’s “Liberty or Death” speech, drawing parallels between his message and contemporary struggles for freedom and liberty in America.

• In Brief::
  Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” Speech highlights its enduring relevance in our on-going fight for liberty, paralleling contemporary struggles for freedom. The speech, delivered on March 23, 1775, emphasizes faith and courage against tyranny.
• On the topic of freedom and slavery and having open debate::
  The debate is framed as a critical choice between freedom and slavery, emphasizing that rights originate from God, not government, and highlighting the need for transparency and accountability in governance.
• On the topic of wanting to avoid issues, sweep things under the rug, and hope it all just goes away::
  The text discusses the tendency of Americans to prioritize personal comfort over liberty, with a new generation of patriots emerging to support a president committed to restoring freedom. It highlights a societal shift from complacency to active engagement in the struggle for liberty.
• On the topic of perseverance and courage in the face of a fight that is already underway::
  The text emphasizes the urgent need for Americans to be vigilant, active, and brave in the face of a growing government that threatens liberty, highlighting that retreat leads to submission and slavery. It calls for accountability to the Constitution and encourages citizens to unite in the fight for freedom.
• On the topic of coward pastors and coward leaders::
  The text emphasizes the need to return to foundational principles, citing Jeremiah’s warning against deceitful leadership, and advocates for adherence to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. It highlights the importance of Biblical principles, particularly the Ten Commandments, as a remedy for societal ills.
• On the topic of Relying on God::
  Faith in God empowers courage to fight for rights, not granted by government, but by divine authority.
• Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death::
  The text emphasizes the ongoing struggle for liberty, likening it to past American revolutions, and highlights the importance of supporting a leader who believes in freedom. It references Patrick Henry’s famous quote, urging a commitment to liberty over oppression. The fight for freedom continues against persistent enemies.

Carlsbad USA 250 hosted a kick-off meeting at the Green Dragon on Thursday, March 20.

The gathering exceeded our expectations, and everyone in attendance genuinely appreciated the environment and its alignment with our group’s goal of celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary!

The group was very animated and excited and gave us many ideas for events and activities for the year-long celebration. The DAR group and others were especially interested in working with you and with us to utilize the museum for educational purposes. Some were interested too in training docents to provide tours to discuss the museum and the architecture and how taverns played key roles as meeting places for our founding fathers.

Thanks again to John and his staff at the Green Dragon!

The Carlsbad USA 250 Team is hosting a planning meeting at the Green Dragon Tavern in Carlsbad, California, on March 21 from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. Please consider using the “Contact Us” link on the Welcome page if you are interested in attending.