Our New Duties

Our New Duties

Whitelaw Reid

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Historia de América
ISBN:
9781274478276
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Our New Duties is a commencement address delivered by Whitelaw Reid at the seventy-fifth anniversary of Miami University on June 15, 1899. Reid, a prominent journalist, diplomat, and public figure, reflects on the evolving responsibilities of American citizens at the turn of the century. In this concise yet powerful address, Reid challenges graduates to embrace their civic duties and contribute to the betterment of society. This historical document provides valuable insights into the social and political climate of late 19th-century America and the enduring importance of education in shaping responsible citizens. 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.

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