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Debating Douglas and the Revolution Myth in Springfield
A wide array of voices attack Douglas on his Kansas stance and his handling of the Declaration of Independence, accusing him of anti republican rhetoric and ally tactics. The memorandum cites Carl Schurz and Henry Johnson like figures, arguing the 1857 Springfield discourse misrepresented history to insult American founders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Henn
Charintan
Hidinetweek
Aawsaal
Carl Schury
Wistoneln Orater
Semanz
Ug Spewahen
Ho Tan
Springfield
Masanduwotts
Sud
Petiggers
Jankin
Aqgomplinnko
Ncowens
Musachivetts
Vila Alanilors
Mr. Soliire
Tinois
Finnd
Douglas
Great Britain
Ehumoerntad
United States
Germany
Aah Pottil
Wan
Nan
Jefferson
Franklin
John Adams
Washington
Madison
Doug
Mr. Douglas
Fiyorisa
Thomas Jefferson
Anu
Smann
Carl Schurz
Schirx
Herschel V. Johnson
Lina Boon
Breckinridge
Oreasion
Pugh
Tolow
Harachel V. Jonson
Dougie’ Nasocinin
North
Mintapevisis
Grwramstexs
Barbrone
Robert McMillen
Congress
United Voice
Southern Rights
Sthtas
Herachel ¥. Johnson
Sibriarian Party
Howell Cobb
Georgia
Union
Tme
Southern Rights Party
Thoes
Mbminion
Thenion
Macon
Lowndes
Stausman J
Vital
Sista
Henry Cray
bin Benyt
Thi Rion
Mr. Webster
Biante
Kerrey
Tram
Tate
Times
Free Soil
Oir Northnen
Swin
Gon- Hemen
Henson V
Henry Chargh
Baltimore and Ohio
Burton Station
England
America
Mr. Chomb