The Declaration of Independence: An Address by Winslow Warren
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About this eBook
| Author | Warren, Winslow, 1838-1930 |
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| LoC No. | 05011407 |
| Title | The Declaration of Independence: An Address |
| Note | Reading ease score: 30.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Declaration of Independence: An Address" by Winslow Warren is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a reflective address on the significance of the Declaration of Independence, emphasizing its foundational principles and the historical context surrounding the American Revolution. Warren, serving as the President of the Bunker Hill Monument Association, delivers this address during the celebration of the memorial to commemorate the battle fought at Bunker Hill. In his address, Warren discusses the evolution of the American fight for independence, highlighting significant events leading up to the Declaration and the ideologies it espoused, such as liberty, self-governance, and the rights of individuals. He asserts that the Declaration represented the culmination of a long-standing desire for autonomy and encapsulated truths that extend beyond its time, advocating for its relevance and application in both contemporary and future contexts. The work also touches upon the struggles of labor and capital in the early 20th century and reflects on the continuing importance of these revolutionary principles in the face of societal challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783) |
| Subject | United States. Declaration of Independence |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59861 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 69 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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