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_aDavis, Jefferson, _d1808-1889 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aSpeeches of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi; delivered during the summer of 1858. |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-03-01 | ||
| 508 | _aDave Maddock and Curtis Weyant | ||
| 520 | _a"Speeches of the Honorable Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi; delivered during the summer of 1858" is a collection of speeches and addresses made by Jefferson Davis, likely compiled in the mid-19th century. This work provides insights into Davis's political views and sentiments during a pivotal time in American history, particularly as sectional tensions were mounting toward the American Civil War. The speeches reflect his positions on various issues, including state rights, national unity, and the institution of slavery, representing the voice of a Southern leader during an era of conflict. The beginning of the work introduces Jefferson Davis's intentions for compiling his speeches, prompted by misrepresentations of his views at both the North and the South. It outlines the significant occasions on which these speeches were delivered, with emphasis on his address on Independence Day at sea, where he reflects on the unity and progress of the United States, contrasting it with the challenges faced by the nation. The opening portion showcases his eloquent and passionate rhetoric, addressing topics of national pride, the importance of unity among the states, and the rights of Southern citizens while asserting the necessity for strong national governance amid growing sectional divides. Through his words, Davis articulates both his personal reflections and broader political themes that resonate with the historical context of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aSlavery -- United States | ||
| 653 | _aSlavery -- United States -- Speeches in Congress | ||
| 653 | _aNullification (States' rights) | ||
| 653 | _aState rights | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1857-1861 | ||
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