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Patrick Henry gives his "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech On this day in history, March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry delivers his "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"…

Captain James Estill killed at the Battle of Little Mountain On this day in history, March 22, 1782, Captain James Estill is killed at the Battle of Little Mountain. James Estill…

Marquis de Lafayette lays cornerstone for Nathanael Greene Memorial On this day in history, March 21, 1825, the Marquis de Lafayette lays the cornerstone for the General Nathanael Greene memorial in…

The Anti-American British government falls On this day in history, March 20, 1782, the Anti-American British government falls with the resignation of Prime Minister Frederick North. When General Lord Charles Cornwallis…

Thomas McKean is born On this day in history, March 19, 1734, Thomas McKean is born. He would be one of the most politically active of the Founding Fathers, a signer…

The Battle of Quinton's Bridge On this day in history, March 18, 1778, the Battle of Quinton's Bridge is fought by New Jersey militia near Salem, New Jersey. British General William…

The British Army abandons Boston On this day in history, March 17, 1776, the British army abandons Boston. When the American Revolution broke out on April 19, 1775 at the Battles…

James Madison is born On this day in history, March 16, 1751, James Madison is born. He would become one of the most influential of the Founding Fathers, the 4th US…

The Battle of Guilford Courthouse is the beginning of the end On this day in history, March 15, 1781, the Battle of Guilford Courthouse is the beginning of the end of…

John Barry commissioned by the Continental Navy On this day in history, March 14, 1776, John Barry is commissioned by the Continental Navy. He would become known as the "Father of…