The American Adventure ..., Volumen2Harper & Brothers, 1927 |
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... five representatives elected were " carpetbaggers , " or Northern men who had come to the South after the war to make their political fortunes . The legislatures of these states promptly ratified the Fourteenth Amendment , which was ...
... five representatives elected were " carpetbaggers , " or Northern men who had come to the South after the war to make their political fortunes . The legislatures of these states promptly ratified the Fourteenth Amendment , which was ...
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... five great systems . If the actual difficulties and dangers confronting the builders of the transcontinental railroad were great , the prospective re- wards were greater still . Before the close of the war Colorado had sent over ...
... five great systems . If the actual difficulties and dangers confronting the builders of the transcontinental railroad were great , the prospective re- wards were greater still . Before the close of the war Colorado had sent over ...
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... five years , and in return for this moderate outlay inestimable advantages would be reaped . Five dollars ' worth of trade would be created for every dollar spent . The hostile Indians would be " permanently conquered . " 2 1 Some of ...
... five years , and in return for this moderate outlay inestimable advantages would be reaped . Five dollars ' worth of trade would be created for every dollar spent . The hostile Indians would be " permanently conquered . " 2 1 Some of ...
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... five hundred messages brought in fees of $ 178,700 . The first year's income was over $ 1,600,000 . The growing business of the cable , like the growing traffic of the West , was but one of the many signs of the remarkable prosperity of ...
... five hundred messages brought in fees of $ 178,700 . The first year's income was over $ 1,600,000 . The growing business of the cable , like the growing traffic of the West , was but one of the many signs of the remarkable prosperity of ...
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... five years , 1 The Ku - Klux Act and several sections of the Enforcement Acts were de- clared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 1875. The Chief Justice , in delivering his opinion in the refusal of the court to consider an ...
... five years , 1 The Ku - Klux Act and several sections of the Enforcement Acts were de- clared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 1875. The Chief Justice , in delivering his opinion in the refusal of the court to consider an ...
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Página 280 - Having behind us the producing masses of this nation and the world, supported by the commercial interests, the laboring interests, and the toilers everywhere, we will answer their demand for a gold standard by saying to them: You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns, you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold.
Página 639 - It is a fearful thing to lead this great peaceful people into war, into the most terrible and disastrous of all wars, civilization itself seeming to be in the balance. But the right is more precious than peace, and we shall fight for the things which we have always carried nearest our hearts...
Página 92 - Property does become clothed with a public interest when used in a manner to make it of public consequence, and affect the community at large. When, therefore, one devotes his property to a use in which the public has an interest, he, in effect, grants to the public an interest in that use, and must submit to be controlled by the public for the common good, to the extent of the interest he has thus created.
Página 242 - European conditions. The fruits of the toil of millions are boldly stolen to build up colos-sal fortunes for a few, unprecedented in the history of mankind, and the possessors of these in turn despise the Republic and endanger liberty.
Página 595 - The United States must be neutral in fact as well as in name during these days that are to try men's souls. We must be impartial in thought as well as in action, must put a curb upon our sentiments as well as upon every transaction that might be construed as a preference of one party to the struggle before another.
Página 5 - Senate, who shall inquire into the condition of the States which formed the so-called Confederate States of America, and report whether they or any of them are entitled to be represented in either House of Congress...
Página 499 - I am for it, because I hope to see the day when the American flag will float over every square foot of the British North American possessions clear to the north pole!
Página 241 - The conditions which surround us best justify our co-operation; we meet -in the midst of a nation brought to the verge of moral, political, and material ruin. Corruption dominates the ballot-box, the legislatures, the Congress, and touches even the ermine of the bench.
Página 266 - States (section 3700) that the Secretary of the Treasury may purchase coin with any of the bonds or notes of the United States authorized by law, at such rates and upon such terms as he may deem most advantageous to the public...
Página 533 - This is not a day of triumph; it is a day of dedication. Here muster not the forces of party but the forces of humanity.