Senator Lodge Tercentenary Speech Aims at Pilgrim Legacy
The text presents Senator Lodge’s full address measuring 300 years since the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth. It contrasts modern history with earlier eras, argues that the Pilgrims forged a foundation for American civilization, and stresses the need to study past deeds to guide the present and future.
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Deciding Plymouth's Pilgrim Echoes in Webster's Time
Sen. Lodge reflects on Plymouth anniversaries, Webster's Plymouth Oration of 1820, and the 19th century idea of progress. He links Pilgrims to U S destiny, notes 18th century roots, and contrasts eras from Independence to modern America. The speech traces commemorations from 1769 to 1798 and beyond.
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