Speech of Hon. Justin S. Morrill of Vermont on the Bill Granting Lands for Agricutural Colleges;

<p>This is the speech of Hon. Justin S. Morrill of Vermont delivered in 1858 concerning the bill granting lands for the establishment of agricultural colleges. Morrill a prominent figure in 19th-century American politics eloquently argues the case for federal support of practical education emphasizing its importance to the nation's economic and social development. </p> <p>The speech offers valuable insights into the debates surrounding education land use and federalism in the antebellum United States. It showcases Morrill's vision for a system of higher education accessible to all citizens irrespective of social class or geographic location. This historical document is essential for anyone interested in the history of American education agricultural development and the origins of the land-grant college system.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>