Speech of Hon. Percy Walker, of Alabama, on the Presidential Election--the Attitude of Parties--the Duty of Southern men. Delivered in the House ..
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This is a transcription of the speech of Hon. Percy Walker, delivered in the House of Representatives, in which he discusses the pressing issues surrounding the Presidential election of 1856. Walker, representing Alabama, addresses the attitude of the various political parties of the time and articulates his views on the duty of Southern men in the upcoming election.
Walker's speech provides valuable insight into the political climate of the United States during the volatile pre-Civil War era. His oration offers a glimpse into the complex dynamics of the time. It provides a primary source perspective on the concerns and priorities of Southern politicians as the nation debated questions of slavery, states' rights, and the future of the Union.
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