"Eulogy on Chief-Justice Chase" by William Maxwell Evarts is a speech honoring Salmon P. Chase, a key figure in American history. The address, given in 1874, reflects on Chase’s life and his impact on the country, especially during the Civil War era. Evarts paints a picture of Chase's journey from his early days to his rise as a major political player, with an emphasis on his strong moral character and his fight for justice. The eulogy calls attention to Chase's important work, like his part in creating the Republican Party and his skillful handling of the country's money problems as Secretary of the Treasury during wartime. In essence, the speech isn't just about remembering Chase but also about reminding people of the important values he stood for, providing guidance for those who come after him.
Eulogy on Chief-Justice Chase $b Delivered by William M. Evarts before the alumni of Dartmouth College, at Hanover
By William Maxwell Evarts
Discover the remarkable life of a lawyer and statesman who helped guide the nation through a time of crisis, while championing equality and justice for all.
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About the AuthorWilliam Maxwell Evarts was an American lawyer and statesman from New York who served as U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Attorney General and U.S. Senator from New York. He was renowned for his skills as a litigator and was involved in three of the most important causes of American political jurisprudence in his day: the impeachment of a president, the Geneva arbitration and the contests before the electoral commission to settle the presidential election of 1876.
William Maxwell Evarts was an American lawyer and statesman from New York who served as U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Attorney General and U.S. Senator from New York. He was renowned for his skills as a litigator and was involved in three of the most important causes of American political jurisprudence in his day: the impeachment of a president, the Geneva arbitration and the contests before the electoral commission to settle the presidential election of 1876.
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