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Title: The South and the National Government
Note: Reading ease score: 50.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary: "The South and the National Government" by William H. Taft is a political address delivered in the early 20th century. In this speech, Taft, who was President-elect of the United States at the time, discusses the political conditions in the Southern United States, reflecting on the historical and contemporary issues arising from the Civil War and the legacy of slavery. The text primarily serves as a commentary on the necessity for unity and collaboration between the North and South, underlining the importance of inclusive political participation and the need for both sections of the country to work together for mutual prosperity. In the speech, Taft addresses the historical isolation of the Southern states from the national political landscape, attributing this to the lasting impacts of slavery and the political solidarity developed in response to the Reconstruction era. He argues for a reevaluation of political party affiliation in the South, advocating for equal rights and opportunities for African Americans, while emphasizing the importance of education and labor as tools for progress. Taft envisions a future where the South can break free from its political isolation and contribute meaningfully to national discourse, fostering a stronger, more united nation. He expresses a desire to bridge the gap between the regions, hoping to enhance cooperation and understanding among all Americans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
EBook No.: 19812
Published: Nov 14, 2006
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: African Americans
Subject: Southern States
LoCC: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The South and the National Government
Note: Reading ease score: 50.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "The South and the National Government" by William H. Taft is a political address delivered in the early 20th century. In this speech, Taft, who was President-elect of the United States at the time, discusses the political conditions in the Southern United States, reflecting on the historical and contemporary issues arising from the Civil War and the legacy of slavery. The text primarily serves as a commentary on the necessity for unity and collaboration between the North and South, underlining the importance of inclusive political participation and the need for both sections of the country to work together for mutual prosperity. In the speech, Taft addresses the historical isolation of the Southern states from the national political landscape, attributing this to the lasting impacts of slavery and the political solidarity developed in response to the Reconstruction era. He argues for a reevaluation of political party affiliation in the South, advocating for equal rights and opportunities for African Americans, while emphasizing the importance of education and labor as tools for progress. Taft envisions a future where the South can break free from its political isolation and contribute meaningfully to national discourse, fostering a stronger, more united nation. He expresses a desire to bridge the gap between the regions, hoping to enhance cooperation and understanding among all Americans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
EBook No.: 19812
Published: Nov 14, 2006
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: African Americans
Subject: Southern States
LoCC: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.