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Title: Oration: The American Mind

Note: Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Oration: The American Mind" by Rev. Charles W. Lyons, S.J. is a historical oration delivered in 1923, marking the 147th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at Faneuil Hall in Boston. This book serves as a reflection on American values, emphasizing the principles of liberty, equality, and the collective spirit that forged the nation. Lyons seeks to explore the underlying thoughts and ideals of the founding fathers, examining how Enlightenment philosophy and historical documents influenced the formation of American democracy. In this oration, Lyons emphasizes the significance of understanding the "American mind," which shaped the ideals presented in the Declaration of Independence. He references historical figures and texts to illustrate the evolution of ideas around governance and individual rights. The oration is a call to unity, urging contemporary Americans to embrace understanding, tolerance, and brotherly love to preserve the nation's values. He warns against division and reminds the audience of their collective responsibility to pass down the ideals of justice and freedom to future generations, ensuring that equality and dignity for all remain sacred pillars of American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lyons, Charles W., 1868-1939

Contributor: Ernst, C. W. (Carl Wilhelm), 1845-1919

EBook No.: 62784

Published: Jul 30, 2020

Downloads: 71

Language: English

Subject: Fourth of July orations

Subject: Orators -- Massachusetts -- Boston

LoCC: United States local history: New England

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Oration: The American Mind

Note: Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Charlene Taylor, David E. Brown, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Oration: The American Mind" by Rev. Charles W. Lyons, S.J. is a historical oration delivered in 1923, marking the 147th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at Faneuil Hall in Boston. This book serves as a reflection on American values, emphasizing the principles of liberty, equality, and the collective spirit that forged the nation. Lyons seeks to explore the underlying thoughts and ideals of the founding fathers, examining how Enlightenment philosophy and historical documents influenced the formation of American democracy. In this oration, Lyons emphasizes the significance of understanding the "American mind," which shaped the ideals presented in the Declaration of Independence. He references historical figures and texts to illustrate the evolution of ideas around governance and individual rights. The oration is a call to unity, urging contemporary Americans to embrace understanding, tolerance, and brotherly love to preserve the nation's values. He warns against division and reminds the audience of their collective responsibility to pass down the ideals of justice and freedom to future generations, ensuring that equality and dignity for all remain sacred pillars of American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lyons, Charles W., 1868-1939

Contributor: Ernst, C. W. (Carl Wilhelm), 1845-1919

EBook No.: 62784

Published: Jul 30, 2020

Downloads: 71

Language: English

Subject: Fourth of July orations

Subject: Orators -- Massachusetts -- Boston

LoCC: United States local history: New England

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.