Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst

Nyd den ubegrænsede adgang til tusindvis af spændende e- og lydbøger - helt gratis

  • Lyt og læs så meget du har lyst til
  • Opdag et kæmpe bibliotek fyldt med fortællinger
  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals
  • Opsig når som helst
Start tilbuddet
DK - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

Fifth State of the Union Address: Reflections on Post-War Unity and Progress in American History

Sprog
Engelsk
Format
Kategori

Historie

In his Fifth State of the Union Address, Ulysses S. Grant presents a riveting exploration of post-Civil War America, illuminating the pressing issues of Reconstruction, domestic policy, and civil rights. The address features Grant's straightforward prose, reflecting his military background and direct communication style, which serves to convey the complexities of governance during a turbulent era. Addressing Congress and the American people, Grant emphasizes unity, the rule of law, and the urgent need for a reconstructed society that embraces the freedoms promised to all citizens. As the 18th President of the United States and a Civil War general, Ulysses S. Grant's experiences were instrumental in shaping his political views and his approach to leadership. His advocacy for the rights of African Americans and his commitment to civil rights stem from his first-hand knowledge of the devastating consequences of division and conflict. Powered by a profound sense of duty, Grant brings to his address a unique perspective colored by his interactions with the era's profound sociopolitical changes. Readers interested in American history, political rhetoric, and the intricate dynamics of Reconstruction will find this address to be a vital resource. Grant's earnest reflections provide critical insights into the challenges facing a nation struggling for harmony and justice, making this work a significant addition to the study of American historical discourse.

© 2020 Good Press (E-bog): 4064066422295

Udgivelsesdato

E-bog: 8. december 2020

Andre kan også lide...

  1. The African American Journey in Natchez: Through the Lens of One Black Citizen Bobby L. Dennis
  2. Lectures Delivered in America in 1874: Insightful Literary Discussions of American Culture in the 19th Century Charles Kingsley
  3. The Making of Sheffield Melvyn Jones
  4. Slavery: A Problem in American Institutional and Intellectual Life Stanley M. Elkins
  5. The Treaty Held with the Indians of the Six Nations at Philadelphia, in July 1742: Diplomatic Insights of 18th Century Indigenous Treaty Negotiations Various
  6. Stories of Struggle: The Clash over Civil Rights in South Carolina Claudia Smith Brinson
  7. Bus Ride to Justice (Revised Edition): Changing the System by the System, the Life and Works of Fred Gray Fred Gray
  8. The Slaves Have Names: Ancestors of my Home Andi Cumbo-Floyd
  9. The Canadian Commonwealth: Exploring Canada's Political and Social Landscape at the Turn of the 20th Century Agnes C. Laut
  10. The Curiosities of Ale & Beer: An Entertaining History (Illustrated with over Fifty Quaint Cuts) John Bickerdyke
  11. Portobello Voices Blanche Girouard
  12. American Choral Directors Association Tim Sharp
  13. Houdini: The Ultimate Spellbinder Tom Lalicki
  14. Our Bit: Memories of War Service by a Canadian Nursing-Sister Mabel B. Clint
  15. The Ascent of Affect: Genealogy and Critique Ruth Leys
  16. The Old Showmen and the Old London Fairs Thomas Frost
  17. The Melbourne Riots: A Tale of Turmoil and Tension: Unveiling Melbourne's 1930s Unrest David A. Andrade
  18. From Boiled Beef to Chicken Tikka: 500 Years of Feeding the British Army Janet Macdonald
  19. The Workers' War: British Industry and the First World War Anthony Burton
  20. Sketches from the Subject and Neighbour Lands of Venice: Unveiling Venice's History and Cultural Tapestry Edward A. Freeman
  21. Personal Recollections of Birmingham and Birmingham Men Eliezer Edwards
  22. The History of the Great Irish Famine of 1847 (3rd ed.) (1902): With Notices of Earlier Irish Famines John Canon O'Rourke
  23. A History of Women's Lives in Coventry Cathy Hunt
  24. Power for the People: An (uncensored) story of electricity in Australia 1770-2015 Sandra Darroch
  25. Leveraging Social Word of Mouth Raghav Pillai
  26. Foundations of Sociological Theory Neeraj Venkataraman
  27. Holding On Upside Down: The Life and Work of Marianne Moore Linda Leavell
  28. Cape Cod Nights: Historic Bars, Clubs & Drinks Christopher Setterlund
  29. The Feasts of Autolycus: The Diary of a Greedy Woman: A Culinary Journey Through Literary Feasts and Gastronomic Adventures Elizabeth Robins Pennell
  30. 13 More Short Stories by William Lewis with translations into German: illustrted by the artists of Kreis 34, Göttingen William Lewis
  31. Some Protective Designs of the Dakota Clark Wissler
  32. Cartoons on the War Boardman Robinson
  33. The Analysis of Beauty: Written with a view of fixing the fluctuating ideas of taste William Hogarth
  34. Destined for the Stars: Faith, the Future, and America's Final Frontier Catherine L. Newell
  35. Carmarthen to Fishguard Harbour John Hodge
  36. Woodcock's Little Game: A Comedy-Farce, In Two Acts John Maddison Morton
  37. Indiana Across the Land Lee Mandrell
  38. The Trafalgar Chronicle: Dedicated to Naval History in the Nelson Era Sean Heuvel
  39. Love at a Venture: A Satirical Comedy of Love, Marriage, and Class Dynamics in 18th Century England Susanna Centlivre
  40. Stars and Ribbons: Winter Wassailing in Wales Rhiannon Ifans

Vælg dit abonnement

  • Over 600.000 titler

  • Download og nyd titler offline

  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals

  • Børnevenligt miljø (Kids Mode)

  • Det er nemt at opsige når som helst

Flex

For dig som vil prøve Mofibo.

89 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 20 timer/måned

  • Gem op til 100 ubrugte timer

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Prøv gratis
Den mest populære

Premium

For dig som lytter og læser ofte.

129 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 100 timer/måned

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Unlimited

For dig som lytter og læser ubegrænset.

149 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • Ubegrænset adgang

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Family

For dig som ønsker at dele historier med familien.

Fra 179 kr. /måned
  • 2-6 konti

  • 100 timer/måned pr. konto

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Kun 39 kr. pr. ekstra konto

  • Ingen binding

2 konti

179 kr. /måned
Start tilbuddet