“The Bloody Massacre” engraved by Paul Revere

“The Bloody Massacre” engraved by Paul Revere

Paul Revere’s engraving of “The Bloody Massacre” in King-Street, Boston has been recognized as one of the most important illustrations during the American Revolution. The engraving was widely reproduced and circulated throughout the colonies in newspapers and...
Join or Die

Join or Die

Benjamin Franklin’s “Join, or Die” was first printed in the Pennsylvania Gazette on May 9, 1754. It shows a snake cut into pieces, and each piece stands for one of the British colonies. Under the image are the words “Join, or Die.” The library of Congress describes it...
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death

Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death

Patrick Henry’s iconic “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech, delivered on March 23, 1775, at St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia, marks one of the most defining moments in American history. Henry, a lawyer and influential Virginia...