Henry and Randolph's Debate
Here, in March, 1799, took place the noted debate between Patrick Henry and John Randolph of Roanoke on the question of States ' Rights. Henry denied the right of a state to oppose oppressive Federal laws. Randolph affirmed that right. This was Henry's last speech and Randolph's first. Henry died three months later.
1948 text, presented as a historical document.
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Marker data: Virginia Department of Conservation and Development, State Historical Markers of Virginia, 6th ed. (1948)
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