The Penguin Book of Historic SpeechesBrian MacArthur A companion volume to The Penguin Book of Twentieth Century Speeches, this collection of great oratory stretches across the history of powerful and moving, but most of all, memorable speeches, from classical times to Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. |
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Page 241
... South Carolina . In 1829 he declared that a state could nullify unconstitutional laws . When South Carolina passed a nullification ordinance in 1832 , be resigned as vice - president , entered the Senate and became a champion of state ...
... South Carolina . In 1829 he declared that a state could nullify unconstitutional laws . When South Carolina passed a nullification ordinance in 1832 , be resigned as vice - president , entered the Senate and became a champion of state ...
Page 308
... South . But of this I am certain , that only misrepresentation the most gross or calumny the most wicked can sever the tie which unites the great mass of the people of this country with their friends and brethren beyond the Atlantic ...
... South . But of this I am certain , that only misrepresentation the most gross or calumny the most wicked can sever the tie which unites the great mass of the people of this country with their friends and brethren beyond the Atlantic ...
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... South holds her reason and integrity ... This is said in no spirit of time - serving or apology . The South has nothing for which to apologize . She believes that the late struggle between the states was war and not rebellion ...
... South holds her reason and integrity ... This is said in no spirit of time - serving or apology . The South has nothing for which to apologize . She believes that the late struggle between the states was war and not rebellion ...
Contents
Moses Thou shalt not c 1250 BC | 3 |
Jesus of Nazareth Blessed are the poor in spirit c 33 | 23 |
John Ball Cast off the yoke of bondage 1381 | 37 |
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