A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention For Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, Held at Washington, D.C., in February, A.D. 1861

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In the turbulent days leading up to the Civil War, a pivotal gathering took place in Washington, D.C., as delegates convened to propose amendments aimed at preserving the Union. "A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention for Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of the United States" by L.E. Chittenden offers a meticulous account of these clandestine discussions, revealing the tension surrounding unalienable rights and the implications of the Second Amendment. This document is essential for students, civic activists, and historians seeking to understand the complexities of American constitutional debates during a critical juncture in history. Discover the insights that shaped a nation on the brink of change, as voices from the past echo in these pages.

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