On the record
It was the duty of the President, like John Bright and the English Liberals, to lead, not follow public opinion.
Source
gutenberg.orgGeorge Julian: “It was the duty of the President, like John Bright and the English Liberals, to lead, not follow public opinion.”
Editor's note · Context
Julian emphasizes the importance of leadership in shaping public opinion rather than merely following it.
Share
More from George Julian
Their solution is certain, because they are directly in the path of progress, and progress is a law; but whether it shall be heralded by the kindly agencies of peace or the harsh power of war, must depend upon the wise and timely use of…
The fate of the men involved in it seems like a perfect travesty of justice and fair play.
He hated slavery with the animosity of a regular Puritan, and when he talked about it everybody listened.
Commercial feudalism, wielding its power through the machinery of great corporations which are practically endowed with life officers and the right of hereditary succession and control the makers and expounders of our laws, must be…
Other voices in this conversation
