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The Present Crisis (Unabridged) by James Russell Lowell
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The Present Crisis (Unabridged)

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Length 59 minutes
Language English
Narrators Marianne Everett, Dana Warren & Paula Parrino

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Summary

In the tumultuous era of the American Civil War, James Russell Lowell's "The Present Crisis" emerges as a clarion call for unity and purpose. This powerful oration, delivered in 1861, confronts the nation's moral and political crisis, urging citizens to rise above partisan divides and embrace the cause of freedom. Lowell's eloquent words ignite a fire within the hearts of his listeners, reminding them of the sacrifices made by their forefathers and the imperative to preserve the ideals upon which their nation was founded.

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