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The Year of Jubilee; but Not to Africans
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19th Century United States HistoryGeneral Political ScienceGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781023480956
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 22
Weight: 0.10
Height: 0.05 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
On July 4th, 1825, as the young United States celebrated its 49th anniversary of independence, Nathaniel S. Prime delivered The year of jubilee, but not to Africans: a discourse, now meticulously republished. This powerful oration offers a crucial glimpse into the complexities of American identity and social justice during the early 19th century. Prime's Fourth of July speech, presented here in its original form, grapples with the stark contradiction between the nation's ideals of freedom and the continued existence of slavery. This important historical document speaks to the debates surrounding American independence and the ongoing struggle for equality. A vital resource for understanding 19th-century social history and political thought, this discourse remains relevant for anyone interested in the ongoing evolution of American ideals.
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