Historical Speech: Civil Rights Speech of Hon. Alonzo J. Ransier of South Carolina, in The House of Representatives
Subject
Alonzo Jacob Ransier
Title
Historical Speech: Civil Rights Speech of Hon. Alonzo J. Ransier of South Carolina, in The House of Representatives
Date
02/07/1874
Type
Historical Speech
Description
South Carolina State Library features an 1874 historical speech by African American Congressman, Alonzo J. Ransier. Themes include: African American Union participation in the Civil War, amnesty for former Confederates and advocacy for racial reconciliation.
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Publisher
South Carolina State Library
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“Historical Speech: Civil Rights Speech of Hon. Alonzo J. Ransier of South Carolina, in The House of Representatives,” Project Reconstruction, accessed December 7, 2023, https://projectreconstructionus.com/items/show/939.