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Oration Delivered at the Democratic Republican Celebration of the Sixty-Second Anniversary of the Independence of the United States (Classic Reprint): In the City or New York, Fourth July, 1838 - Couverture souple

Forrest, Edwin

 
9781333360856: Oration Delivered at the Democratic Republican Celebration of the Sixty-Second Anniversary of the Independence of the United States (Classic Reprint): In the City or New York, Fourth July, 1838

Synopsis

A stirring 1838 oration on democracy, liberty, and national destiny

This speech was delivered in New York to commemorate the United States’ independence day, reflecting on the promise and power of a democratic republic. It argues that government exists to protect equal rights and to maximize happiness, while liberty and religion flourish best when politics and commerce remain in proper balance.

The book frames a clear case for democratic liberty, contrasts it with aristocratic power, and praises the practical achievements of a nation built on equal laws, personal freedom, and broad access to opportunity. It calls readers to consider how principle, religion, and trade together shape a flourishing society.

What you’ll experience
- A defense of equal rights as the core purpose of government
- Reflections on the roles of religion, commerce, and education in a free republic
- Comparisons between American democracy and other governments
- A concise historical perspective on liberty, order, and national growth

Ideal for readers of historical speeches, political philosophy, and American civic history.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

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