An Oration Addressed to the Citizens of the Town of Quincy

This book is a speech given by former President John Quincy Adams on the fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It reflects his views on the state of the nation and the challenges it faced in the 19th century. Adams was known for his eloquence and this speech is a masterclass in rhetoric.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 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.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.