Publisher's Synopsis
This volume contains the complete text of the âOration Delivered by Hon. J. M. Bailey at Mount Carroll, Carroll County, Illinois, July 4th, 1867.â Delivered shortly after the end of the Civil War, Bailey's oration reflects on the meaning of the war, the preservation of the Union, and the enduring principles of American liberty. The speech offers a valuable perspective on the immediate postwar period, the hopes and anxieties of a nation grappling with reunification, and the continued relevance of the ideals celebrated on Independence Day. Bailey's address provides insight into the political and social sentiments prevalent in the Midwest during this pivotal era in American history.
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