The Martyr President. An Oration Delivered Before the Colored Citizens of Raleigh NC. at the Dedication of the Statue of Abraham Lincoln August 1 1865; Volume 1

<p><i>The Martyr President</i> is a poignant oration delivered by Elias Smith before the colored citizens of Raleigh North Carolina on August 1 1865 at the dedication of the statue of Abraham Lincoln. This powerful speech captures the immediate aftermath of the Civil War and the profound impact of Lincoln's assassination on the newly emancipated population. Smith eloquently reflects on Lincoln's role in the struggle for freedom his enduring legacy as a symbol of hope and equality and the challenges and opportunities facing African Americans in the Reconstruction era.</p> <p>This historical document offers invaluable insights into the perspectives and aspirations of African Americans during a pivotal moment in American history. It stands as a testament to the enduring power of Lincoln's ideals and the ongoing quest for justice and equality.</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>