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_aThayer, M. Russell _q(Martin Russell), _d1819-1906 |
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_aThe Great Victory—Its Cost and Its Value : _bAddress delivered at Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania, July 4th, 1865 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2015-07-18 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Ethan Kent, Library of Congress 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.) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Great Victory—Its Cost and Its Value" by M. Russell Thayer is an address delivered on July 4th, 1865, and serves as a historical account reflecting on the significance of the Civil War's conclusion and the restoration of peace in the United States. Written shortly after the end of the Civil War and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, this work encapsulates the emotional and patriotic sentiments of the era. The address emphasizes the high cost of freedom, the sacrifices made by soldiers, and the principles of liberty and unity that emerged from the conflict. In this poignant address, Thayer articulates the profound gratitude for the peace achieved after a tumultuous struggle that threatened the very fabric of the nation. He acknowledges the sacrifices made, both in terms of human life and material resources, while praising the unwavering dedication of individuals who fought for the principles enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Thayer also reflects on the irreversible abolition of slavery as a key outcome of the war, establishing a new moral foundation for America. Ultimately, he calls upon the nation to honor the sacrifices of the past by cherishing and preserving the hard-won freedoms and unity that characterize the country's future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 | ||
| 653 | _aFourth of July orations | ||
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