Speech of Garrett Davis, of Kentucky, on the Oregon Question: Delivered in the House of Representatives of the United States, Feb. 7, 1846
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This is the complete text of a speech delivered by Garrett Davis, a Kentucky representative, to the U.S. House of Representatives on February 7, 1846, addressing the "Oregon Question." At the time, the United States and Great Britain both laid claim to the Oregon Territory, a vast area encompassing present-day Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and parts of Montana, Wyoming, and British Columbia.
Davis's speech provides insight into the political debates and prevailing sentiments surrounding American expansionism during this period. The "Oregon Question" was a significant issue in American politics, fueled by the concept of Manifest Destiny and the desire to extend U.S. territory to the Pacific coast. Davis's arguments reflect the complexities of balancing national interests, international relations, and the potential for conflict. This historical document offers valuable primary source material for understanding the dynamics of 19th-century American foreign policy and the westward expansion movement.
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