Title: Address, Delivered at the Dedication of Memorial Hall, Lancaster, and Ode June 17, 1868 Classic Reprint
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1333845065
ISBN 13: 9781333845063
Binding: PAP
Condition: New
Weight: 159 grams

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A historic dedication address and companion ode that honors Civil War heroes while celebrating education and public learning.

This edition gathers the core remarks delivered at the dedication of a Soldiers’ Memorial Hall in Lancaster, Massachusetts, in 1868, and includes extended reflections on national sacrifice, memory, and the role of literature and learning in a free republic. It blends reverent oration with a sober look at how communities remember the fallen and advance knowledge through libraries, schools, and public institutions. Expect historical context, eloquent praise of courage, and a view of how culture and education align with loyalty and unity.

Medal-worthy moments and keynote ideas about national memory, patriotism, and the sacrifices of soldiers and their families.
Detailed descriptions of Memorial Hall’s design, purpose, and the civic drive behind funding and construction.
Discussion of libraries, universities, and public learning as enduring public goods across generations.
Poetic passages and historical anecdotes that illuminate 19th‑century views on liberty, virtue, and civic duty.

Ideal for readers of Civil War history, 19th‑century American rhetoric, and local memory projects that connect community heritage with education.

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