A reverent portrait of a national hero, told through the voice of a contemporaneous admirer.
This edition presents an oration by Andrew Ewing delivered at the Memphis inauguration of Jackson’s bust. It offers a flowing, first-person needlepoint of Jackson’s character, leadership, and lasting influence on the country, drawing on vivid scenes and public memory.
- Learn how the speaker portrays Jackson’s courage, chivalry, and devotion to the Union.
- Compare Jackson’s public life with the contemporaries described in the speech, including figures like Webster.
- See reflections on fame, memory, and the way a nation honors its leaders.
- Discover the tone and cadence of 19th-century rhetoric in a commemorative address.
Ideal for readers of American history and those interested in 19th‑century public oratory and memory.