John Francis Fitzgerald
This is the complete text of the oration delivered by John Francis Fitzgerald to the City Council and citizens of Boston on July 4, 1896, commemorating the 120th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Fitzgerald’s speech reflects on the historical significance of the Declaration, its impact on the nation’s development, and its continuing relevance to American civic life. This volume offers insights into the patriotic sentiments and political discourse of late 19th-century America. It serves as a primary source for understanding the historical context and ideals that shaped the nation in the post-Reconstruction era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
