02610cam a22003253u 4500 59890 UtSlPG 20260610134359.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12021689 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Pugh, J. Howard (John Howard), 1827-1905 Our Union and Its Defenders : An Oration, Delivered Before the Citizens of Burlington, N.J., on the Occasion of Their Celebration of the Eighty-Sixth Anniversary of Independence Day, July 4th, 1862 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-07-10 Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Our Union and Its Defenders" by J. Howard Pugh is an oration delivered on July 4th, 1862, during the celebration of Independence Day in Burlington, New Jersey. This historical account reflects the sentiments of a nation grappling with the Civil War, and it serves as a call to patriotism and unity amid strife. Written in the early 1860s, the book likely expresses themes regarding the importance of preserving the Union and the values for which the American Revolution was fought. In this powerful speech, Pugh reflects on the significance of Independence Day while acknowledging the turmoil of the ongoing Civil War. He draws parallels between the sacrifices made during the Revolution and those being made by soldiers in the present conflict, advocating for recognition of their bravery and commitment to the nation. He emphasizes the notion of patriotism as the primary motivation for the war, arguing against division and highlighting the necessity of preserving a singular American identity. Pugh implores listeners to remember the sacrifices of their forefathers and to unite for the preservation of the Union, framing the struggle as a test of character and commitment to the principles of democracy and freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fourth of July orations United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Religious aspects https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59890 100716 100716