The Slavery Question Speech of Hon. John M. Landrum, of La., Delivered in the House of Representatives, April 27, 1860

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In the heated political climate preceding the Civil War, the debate over slavery reached a fever pitch in Congress. In "The Slavery Question: Speech of Hon. John M. Landrum, of La., Delivered in the House of Representatives, April 27, 1860," Landrum addresses the moral and economic implications of slavery, advocating for the rights of states to govern their own affairs. His impassioned defense of the institution highlights the deep divisions within American society, focusing on the contentious concepts of "unalienable rights" and state sovereignty. This critical document is essential for students, civic activists, and historians seeking to understand the complexities of pre-war America and the ideological battles that shaped the nation’s future.