The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) Dresden Edition—Miscellany

"The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12)" by Robert Green Ingersoll is a compilation of the author's speeches and writings. This series of works captures Ingersoll's thoughts from the late 1800s, diving into civil rights, religion, and how people should act. As a famous speaker, Ingersoll gives his sharp opinions on what was normal in society and how the law worked. This volume opens with Ingersoll's speech about the Civil Rights Act of 1875, after the Supreme Court said it was against the rules. Ingersoll argues that the Supreme Court's ruling allowed racial discrimination to continue, defying the intentions of the 13th and 14th Amendments, that were created so that all humans would possess equal rights. Ingersoll stresses that the United States Government must protect all people from discrimination and shifts the focus to equality and justice for all, displaying his firm view of civil rights in America. This shapes the following discussion about social justice and the changing meaning of citizenship in the United States.