A Patriot's Dying Words: "Do Not Let Liberty Expire With Me Today"

On June 28, 1776, British warships advanced toward Charleston with the intention of conquering the port city, thereby isolating the South and cutting off a key supply route for the rebellious colonies. If successful, the British would strangle the nascent rebellion before it had a chance to blossom into a revolution. But as it turned out, Providence and the Spirit of 76 would prove too much for the British.