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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04717.63 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection related to Gerrit Smith |
| Title | Let crushed Cuba arise! Substance of the speech of Gerrit Smith, in Syracuse, July 4th 1873. |
| Date | 4 July 1873 |
| Author | Smith, Gerrit (1797-1874) |
| Document Type | Non-governmental organization document |
| Content Description | Smith writes, "In our Fourth of July celebrations there are two events, which, far above all other events, we come together to celebrate. One of these is the deliverance of our country, nearly a century ago, from political despotism, and the other is the practical recognition by our nation, a few years since, of the grand doctrine that 'all men are created equal.'" |
| Subjects | Reform Movement Abolition African American History Slavery Fourth of July Holidays and Celebrations Civil Rights Revolutionary War Emancipation Proclamation Government and Civics Politics Emancipation US Constitution US Constitutional Amendment |
| People | Smith, Gerrit (1797-1874) |
| Place written | Syracuse, New York |
| Theme | Foreign Affairs; Government & Politics; Slavery & Abolition |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Smith, a politician from New York, served as a U.S. Representative from 1853-1854. He was a noted philanthropist and social reformer active in anti-slavery campaigns and women's rights. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |