Oration: The American Mind by Charles W. Lyons
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"Oration: The American Mind" by Rev. Charles W. Lyons, S.J. is a historical oration delivered in 1923, marking the 147th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at Faneuil Hall in Boston. This book serves as a reflection on American values, emphasizing the principles of liberty, equality, and the collective spirit that forged the nation. Lyons seeks to explore the underlying thoughts and ideals of the founding fathers, examining how Enlightenment philosophy and
historical documents influenced the formation of American democracy. In this oration, Lyons emphasizes the significance of understanding the "American mind," which shaped the ideals presented in the Declaration of Independence. He references historical figures and texts to illustrate the evolution of ideas around governance and individual rights. The oration is a call to unity, urging contemporary Americans to embrace understanding, tolerance, and brotherly love to preserve the nation's values. He warns against division and reminds the audience of their collective responsibility to pass down the ideals of justice and freedom to future generations, ensuring that equality and dignity for all remain sacred pillars of American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lyons, Charles W., 1868-1939 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Ernst, C. W. (Carl Wilhelm), 1845-1919 |
| Title | Oration: The American Mind |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F001: United States local history: New England |
| Subject | Fourth of July orations |
| Subject | Orators -- Massachusetts -- Boston |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62784 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62784-7 |
| Release Date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 217 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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