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Category: American Politics
Oliver Ellsworth: The Question of Slavery and the Constitution
Introduction The United States Constitution that came out of the Convention of 1787 receives criticism for no problem greater than the glaring one of slavery. For a nation born out of the premise in the Declaration of Independence that “all men are created equal,” the outcome of the convention appears to many to have violated this … Continue reading Oliver Ellsworth: The Question of Slavery and the Constitution
Rhetoric of a Political Comeback: Nixon’s 1968 Nomination Acceptance Speech
"The speech was a pivotal moment in Nixon’s campaign, as it unified the Republican Party around a common theme of respect: respect for America internationally, respect for American rule of law domestically, and self-respect for the American citizen."