Note: See the middle of the second column on page eight, where the speech begins. Some language may be offensive to…
The National Public Radio (NPR) presents a 2020 video that provides a reading of Frederick Douglass'--a formerly enslaved African…
Note: Racial epithets used and some language may be offensive to readers. History Matters presents William J. Whipper's speech…
The University of Virginia presents an 1866 historical speech, given by President Andrew Johnson to the United States Senate, in…
The Library of Congress presents an 1866 historical speech, given by Congressman Lyman Trumbull to the United States Senate.…
The Library of Congress presents an 1848 historical speech, given by Frederick Douglass--a formerly enslaved African American, who…
The Library of Congress features an 1876 historical speech, given by Frederick Douglass--a formerly enslaved African American, who…
The Library of Congress features an 1890 historical speech, given by Frederick Douglass--a formerly enslaved African American, who…
Note: This source is a transcript.BlackPast presents an 1852 historical speech, given by Frederick Douglass--a formerly enslaved…
BlackPast features an 1888 historical speech, given by Frederick Douglass--a formerly enslaved African American, who became known…
Note: This primary source is accompanied by a brief biography on Samuel Ringgold Ward.Black Past features an 1850 transcription of…
Note: This source contains the transcript only.Columbia University features an 1865 letter, written by Lieutenant Edward M.…
Note: Transcript of full speech is included.The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History presents an 1866 historical speech,…
Note: Full transcript provided, but not the original document.The National Humanities Center presents an 1856 historical speech,…
Note: The PDF version can be found HERE.The Library of Congress presents an 1860 historical speech, given by Charles Sumner…
The University of Massachusetts presents an 1852 historical speech, given by Charles Sumner (LR-MA)--the leader of the…