On the record
Public meetings, full of enthusiasm and noble sentiment, resembled religious gatherings enlisted in a holy war against a great social evil.
Source
gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This quote reflects the passionate atmosphere of public meetings during a significant social movement.
Share
More from De Alexander
This Administration cannot now save this Union, if it would.
Why should we now make any concessions to them?
In less than twelve months we shall be in war, and that the bloodiest in history.
Gerrit Smith was a noble example of the champions of freedom.
Other voices in this conversation
