Project Gutenberg 1997-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 61 Adams, John Quincy 1767 1848 The Jubilee of the Constitution Delivered at New York, April 30, 1839, Before the New York Historical Society Produced by Anthony J. Adam, and David Widger "The Jubilee of the Constitution" by John Quincy Adams is a historical oration delivered in the early 19th century, specifically commemorating the 50th anniversary of the United States Constitution. This significant piece reflects on the founding principles of American governance, emphasizing themes of liberty, sovereignty, and national unity. Given its context, the work serves both as a celebration of the Constitution's impact and a critical reflection on the political evolution of the United States since its inception. In this powerful oration, Adams recounts the tumultuous journey of the American colonies from individual governance to the formation of a federal Constitution. He discusses the ideals embodied in the Declaration of Independence, arguing that the sovereignty of the people—rather than fragmented state powers—was crucial for establishing a stable government. Through a detailed examination of historical events and decisions leading up to the adoption of the Constitution, Adams emphasizes the necessity for unity and cooperation among the states to preserve the freedoms and rights of citizens. The address not only aims to honor the founding figures of the Republic but also seeks to remind contemporary audiences of the importance of adhering to the principles that undergird the nation's foundation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1789 Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Anniversaries, etc. United States. Constitution E300 JK Text Browsing: History - American Browsing: Politics 86766 86775 2024-09-01T07:40:27.502715 2023-10-01T07:09:06.669145 text/html text/html 81253 2013-01-30T07:42:16 text/html; charset=us-ascii 28738 2013-01-30T07:42:18 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 82053 2024-09-01T07:40:31.068712 application/epub+zip 81032 2024-09-01T07:40:28.771715 application/epub+zip 81034 2024-09-01T07:40:27.977719 application/epub+zip 174954 2024-09-01T07:40:32.819704 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 167306 2024-09-01T07:40:30.296718 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 189392 2022-09-01T08:39:30.037201 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 74960 74932 2024-09-01T07:40:27.309712 2023-10-01T07:09:06.494141 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 74728 2008-08-02T10:11:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 27803 2008-08-02T10:11:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19034 2024-09-01T07:40:32.983690 application/rdf+xml 12896 2024-09-01T07:40:28.329730 image/jpeg 3129 2024-09-01T07:40:28.150719 image/jpeg 82491 2024-09-01T07:40:27.511714 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia