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America Free or America Slave: An Address on the State of the Country, Delivered by John Jay, at Bedford, Westchester County, New York, October 8th, 1856 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
Explore a stirring 1856 address on the state of the nation, slavery, and the fight to shape a free Union.
This edition presents John Jay’s powerful argument for liberty, warning against the spread of slavery into western territories and calling for steadfast adherence to constitutional freedom.
In clear, direct language, the speech frames a pivotal moment in American history: the Kansas crisis, political betrayals, and the struggle between freedom and slave power. It contrasts reformist ideals with a growing fear that democracy itself could be endangered if slavery expands unchecked. The work urges vigilance, unity, and a disciplined commitment to the Constitution as the nation faces choosing ideals over partisan convenience.- Highlights the Kansas struggle and debates over the Missouri Compromise.
- Outlines the political landscape of 1856, including critiques of major party platforms.
- Declares a clear choice between freedom and slavery as a national principle.
- Calls for civic responsibility and moral courage in voting and public life.
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