The Internet Archives presents an 1868 historical speech, given by Benjamin Franklin Butler, that provides Butler's opinion that…
The Internet Archives provides an 1868 historical speech, given by James Willis Patterson, that provides Patterson's opinion in…
The Internet Archive presents an 1868 historical speech, given by George Vickers to the United States Senate, that provides…
The Power Library presents an 1866 historical speech, given by James R. Doolittle to the United States Senate, that provides…
Note: Scroll down to see the beginning of the article.The New York Times Time Machines features an 1865 New York Times newspaper…
Note: 2nd column, top.Chronicling America features an 1865 Raftman's Journal newspaper article, written by an unknown author, that…
Note: 2nd column, top.Chronicling America features an 1865 Wyandot Pioneer newspaper article, written by an unknown author, that…
The University of Massachusetts presents an 1852 historical speech, given by Charles Sumner (LR-MA)--the leader of the…
Note: The PDF version can be found HERE.The Library of Congress presents an 1860 historical speech, given by Charles Sumner…
Note: Full transcript provided, but not the original document.The National Humanities Center presents an 1856 historical speech,…
Note: Transcript of full speech is included.The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History presents an 1866 historical speech,…
Note: This source contains the transcript only.Columbia University features an 1865 letter, written by Lieutenant Edward M.…
Note: This primary source is accompanied by a brief biography on Samuel Ringgold Ward.Black Past features an 1850 transcription of…
BlackPast features an 1888 historical speech, given by Frederick Douglass--a formerly enslaved African American, who became known…
Note: This source is a transcript.BlackPast presents an 1852 historical speech, given by Frederick Douglass--a formerly enslaved…
The Library of Congress features an 1890 historical speech, given by Frederick Douglass--a formerly enslaved African American, who…