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100 1 _aTaft, William H.
_q(William Howard),
_d1857-1930
245 1 4 _aThe South and the National Government
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-11-14
508 _aProduced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"The South and the National Government" by William H. Taft is a political address delivered in the early 20th century. In this speech, Taft, who was President-elect of the United States at the time, discusses the political conditions in the Southern United States, reflecting on the historical and contemporary issues arising from the Civil War and the legacy of slavery. The text primarily serves as a commentary on the necessity for unity and collaboration between the North and South, underlining the importance of inclusive political participation and the need for both sections of the country to work together for mutual prosperity. In the speech, Taft addresses the historical isolation of the Southern states from the national political landscape, attributing this to the lasting impacts of slavery and the political solidarity developed in response to the Reconstruction era. He argues for a reevaluation of political party affiliation in the South, advocating for equal rights and opportunities for African Americans, while emphasizing the importance of education and labor as tools for progress. Taft envisions a future where the South can break free from its political isolation and contribute meaningfully to national discourse, fostering a stronger, more united nation. He expresses a desire to bridge the gap between the regions, hoping to enhance cooperation and understanding among all Americans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrican Americans
653 _aSouthern States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19812
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