Dr. John Ridpath on "In The Dawn's Early Light: Patrick Henry -- Beacon for America"
It is common today to hear the founding fathers trashed and their accomplishments devalued. Even among those who are still acknowledged as the leaders and founders of our country and its form of government, we hear most about the first Presidents: Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Madison.
Among the other founding heroes, one man stands out. This man whom Thomas Jefferson once described as "the first man on this continent" was Patrick Henry. You may know him as the man who proclaimed "Give me Liberty or Give me Death." He was acknowledged by many to be the leader in the decade leading to the revolution (1765 - 1775). Dr. Ridpath will tell the story of Patrick Henry's life from the perspective of that early decade and his constant defense of the rights of man.
From 1765 to his last appearance, in 1799, Patrick Henry stood as a beacon of integrity and courage with passion for fighting for the rights of man, while guiding the young America to safe harbor. His view was a free and independent America administered by Presidents rather than a wasteland ruled by tyrants. Come and be inspired by Dr. John Ridpath of the Ayn Rand Institute as he presents a tribute to Patrick Henry.
Additionally, John Ridpath has graciously agreed to allow a question and answer period at the end of his talk on any questions about Objectivism or about Ayn Rand.