| Author |
Prime, Nathaniel S. (Nathaniel Scudder), 1785-1856 |
| LoC No. |
24015743
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| Title |
The year of jubilee; but not to Africans
a discourse, delivered July 4th, 1825, being the 49th anniversary of American independence
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Year of Jubilee; But Not to Africans" by Nathaniel S. Prime is a discourse delivered on July 4th, 1825, during the 49th anniversary of American independence. This historical account is rooted in the early 19th century and examines the paradox of American liberty in the context of slavery, specifically addressing the plight of enslaved Africans. It critiques American society for its failure to extend the principles of equality and freedom outlined in the Declaration of Independence to all individuals, regardless of race. In this discourse, Prime passionately argues against the institution of slavery in America, challenging the moral incongruity between the nation's claims of liberty and the continuing oppression of African Americans. He reflects on the foundational ideals of the nation and the expectations they generated for universal freedom, while highlighting the harsh reality for enslaved individuals. Prime advocates for the American Colonization Society, which aimed to transport free black individuals to Africa as a means of addressing slavery's injustices, suggesting that true liberty for African Americans could only be achieved through separation from white society. Through theological reasoning and historical references, Prime calls for a collective acknowledgment of guilt and a commitment to rectify the injustices of slavery, emphasizing that the nation must live up to its own proclaimed values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
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| Subject |
Slavery -- United States
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| Subject |
Fourth of July orations
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66487 |
| Release Date |
Oct 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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