Lyons, Charles W. 1868-1939 creator Ernst, C. W. (Carl Wilhelm) 1845-1919 text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Oration: The American Mind" by Rev. Charles W. Lyons, S.J. is a historical oration delivered in 1923, marking the 147th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at Faneuil Hall in Boston. This book serves as a reflection on American values, emphasizing the principles of liberty, equality, and the collective spirit that forged the nation. Lyons seeks to explore the underlying thoughts and ideals of the founding fathers, examining how Enlightenment philosophy and historical documents influenced the formation of American democracy. In this oration, Lyons emphasizes the significance of understanding the "American mind," which shaped the ideals presented in the Declaration of Independence. He references historical figures and texts to illustrate the evolution of ideas around governance and individual rights. The oration is a call to unity, urging contemporary Americans to embrace understanding, tolerance, and brotherly love to preserve the nation's values. He warns against division and reminds the audience of their collective responsibility to pass down the ideals of justice and freedom to future generations, ensuring that equality and dignity for all remain sacred pillars of American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-07-30 Produced by Charlene Taylor, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Fourth of July orations Orators -- Massachusetts -- Boston F001 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62784 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62784 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134439.0 62784