02708cam a22003253u 4500 63279 UtSlPG 20260610134446.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Shufeldt, Robert Wilson, 1822-1895 The American Navy and Liberia : An Address before the American Colonization Society, January 18, 1876 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-09-23 Produced by hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The American Navy and Liberia" by Robert Wilson Shufeldt is a historical address delivered to the American Colonization Society in the mid-19th century. The text focuses on the relations between the United States Navy and the establishment and development of the Republic of Liberia. Written during the era of reconstruction and post-Civil War in America, the address reflects on the achievements and challenges faced by Liberia as a nation founded by freed African Americans from the United States and underscores its significance in the broader narrative of African American identity and colonialism. In his address, Shufeldt highlights the vital role played by the U.S. Navy in supporting the early efforts to establish Liberia as a colony, particularly through voyages and military interventions that facilitated its growth. He recounts notable figures like Lieutenant Stockton and Commodore Perry, who contributed to the protection and development of this fledgling republic against external threats, including the slave trade. The address also discusses the challenges Liberia faced from neighboring tribes and European traders, and Shufeldt calls for continued American support to ensure its survival and progress as a free nation. He advocates for a deeper connection between the United States and Liberia, emphasizing shared values and historical ties while urging Americans to recognize and support Liberia's aspirations for growth and independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Speeches, addresses, etc. United States. Navy African Americans -- Colonization -- Liberia https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63279 104103 104103