The Library of Congress features an 1866 historical speech, given by Bayley Wyat, that provides a freedman's perspective of how…
Note: See slides #314 (book p. 312) Some language may be offensive to readers.HathiTrust provides an excerpt from the 1881 book,…
Note: This source contains the transcript only.Columbia University features an 1865 letter, written by Lieutenant Edward M.…
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…
Note: Scroll down to see the beginning of the article.The New York Times Time Machines features an 1865 New York Times newspaper…
Note: Transcript of full speech is included.The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History presents an 1866 historical speech,…
The Library of Congress features an 1866 historical speech, given by Charles Sumner (LR-MA)--the leader of the anti-slavery forces…
Note: This primary source is accompanied by a brief biography on Samuel Ringgold Ward.Black Past features an 1850 transcription of…
Note: The PDF version can be found HERE.The Library of Congress presents an 1860 historical speech, given by Charles Sumner…
Note: Racial epithets used and some language may be offensive to readers. History Matters presents William J. Whipper's speech…
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 1876 historical speech, given by Frederick Douglass--a formerly enslaved African American, who…
Note: Full transcript provided, but not the original document.The National Humanities Center presents an 1856 historical speech,…
The Library of Congress presents an 1848 historical speech, given by Frederick Douglass--a formerly enslaved African American, who…