The Cornerstone Speech by Alexander H. Stehpens
The speech is a call to action for the abolition of slavery and equal rights for African Americans. It emphasizes the importance of education and self-reliance in achieving these goals. The speaker argues that African Americans must take control of their own destiny and work together to overcome the obstacles they face. He also stresses the need for unity among different factions within the African American community, including those who are free and those who are still enslaved.
By Alexander H. Stehpens · First published 1861 · Genre: Political Speech, Historical Document, Philosophical Treatise · 7,001 words
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Delivered on 21 March 1861 The Athenaeum, Savannah, Georgia
At half past seven o'clock on Thursday evening, the largest audience ever assembled at the Athenaeum was in the house, waiting most impatiently for the appearance of the orator of the evening, Hon. A. H. Stephens, Vice- President of the Confederate States of America. The committee, with invited guests, were seated on the stage, when, at the appointed hour, the Hon. C. C. Jones, Mayor, and the speaker, entered, and were greeted by the immense assemblage with deafening rounds of applause.
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- Work type: Speech
- Author: Alexander H. Stehpens
- Date: 1861 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Political Speech, Historical Document, Philosophical Treatise, Rhetorical Analysis, Sociopolitical Commentary
- Length: 7,001 words
- Structure: 1 section, 52 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Political Speech — The work is primarily a political address discussing the formation and principles of a new government.
- Historical Document — It serves as a historical record of the Confederate States' ideology and justification for secession.
- Philosophical Treatise — The speech explores philosophical ideas about race, governance, and societal structure.
- Rhetorical Analysis — The work employs rhetorical techniques to persuade and rally support for the Confederate cause.
Tags
American History · Civil Rights · Racial Equality · Speeches · Politics · Social Justice · Equality Before the Law · Human Rights · Freedom of Speech · Citizenship · Democracy · Government