Publisher's Synopsis
This is a stirring address by the former president, John Quincy Adams, on the occasion of the 61st anniversary of American independence. Adams reflects on the meaning and significance of the Declaration of Independence, and offers a sober assessment of the challenges facing the country in his own time. The speech is a powerful testament to Adams' patriotism and statesmanship, and remains relevant to this day.
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