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Calhoun Speech on California Statehood and Union
The speech argues California’s bid for statehood is unconstitutional and dangerous, claiming Congress alone held sovereignty over territories and warning the executive overstep risks disunion. It urges a constitutional settlement protecting Southern rights, preservation of the Union, and implies California’s legitimacy hinges on congressional approval.
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