Speeches of Benjamin Harrison, Twenty-Third President of the United States; A Complete Collection of His Public Addresses from February 1888, to February, 1892, Chronologically Classified; Embracing all his Campaign Speeches, Letter of acceptance, Inaugural Address, and the Numerous speeches Delivered During His Several Tours; also Extracts from His Messages to Congress.
New York: United States Book Company [Successors to John W. Lovell Company], 1892. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. [2], 580, [2] pages. Front cover has a nice gold image of the White House. Spine has some wear. Some page discoloration and foxing noted. Includes Frontis portrait of President Harrison, Preface, Brief Biographical and Harrison's Speeches. Also Includes an Index to the Speeches. This book is presented with the gratifying believe that a valuable service has been rendered in collecting these speeches and putting them in an enduring form, not only because they give the American people the most lifelike mental portrait of their Chief Magistrate, but because they are a valuable contribution to American literature. A spirit of exalted patriotism and broad statesmanship is apparent in every line. The central thought and vital principle that was at stake in the campaign was the protection of American industry In order to the best understanding and appreciation of an address, it is often necessary to know the circumstances in which it was delivered. Especially is this true when the address was made, as many of these were, to some particular organization or class of citizens or at the celebration of some important event. For this reason, as well as for their important historical value, an account is given of the occasion of each speech, including, as far s they could be learned, the names of the more distinguished persons who were present and took part in the exercises. Issued during the final year of what was hoped to be his first term, this work is also an example of a late Nineteenth Century political communiction as well as a historical compilation. Benjamin Harrison (August 20, 1833 – March 13, 1901) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 23rd president of the United States from 1889 to 1893. He was a grandson of the ninth president, William Henry Harrison, and a great-grandson of Benjamin Harrison V, a founding father who signed the United States Declaration of Independence. Harrison graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. After moving to Indianapolis, he established himself as a prominent local attorney and politician in Indiana. During the American Civil War, he served in the Union Army as a colonel, and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a brevet brigadier general of volunteers in 1865. The Indiana General Assembly elected Harrison to a six-year term in the U.S. Senate, where he served from 1881 to 1887. A Republican, Harrison was elected to the presidency in 1888, defeating the Democratic incumbent, Grover Cleveland. Hallmarks of Harrison's administration included unprecedented economic legislation, including the McKinley Tariff, which imposed historic protective trade rates, and the Sherman Antitrust Act. Harrison also facilitated the creation of the national forest reserves through an amendment to the Land Revision Act of 1891. During his administration six western states were admitted to the Union. In addition, Harrison substantially strengthened and modernized the U.S. Navy and conducted an active foreign policy. Due in large part to surplus revenues from the tariffs, federal spending reached one billion dollars for the first time during his term. The spending issue in part led to the defeat of the Republicans in the 1890 midterm elections. Cleveland defeated Harrison for reelection in 1892, due to the growing unpopularity of high tariffs and high federal spending. He returned to his law practice in Indianapolis. In 1899 he represented Venezuela in its British Guiana boundary dispute with the United Kingdom. Harrison traveled to the court of Paris as part of the case and after a brief stay returned to Indianapolis. Many have praised Harrison's commitment to African Americans' voting rights, but scholars and historians generally focused criticism on his signing of the McKinley Tariff. They do not question his commitment to personal and official integrity. Condition: Good.
Keywords: Benjamin Harrison, Presidents, Speeches, Political Campaigns, Republican Party, Senator, Indiana, Political Convention, Nominating Convention, Lawyer, American Industry, Protectionism
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