Speech of Hon. Reverdy Johnson, of Maryland, in Support of the Resolution to Amend the Constitution So as to Abolish Slavery : Legare Street Press : 9781020516634 : 1020516631 : 18 Jul 2023 : One of the most important speeches in the struggle to end slavery in the United States, this powerful address by Reverdy Johnson makes an impassioned case for the abolition of this inhumane institution. Delivered in the midst of the Civil War, Johnson's speech stands as a testament to the power of human courage and determination in the face of tyranny and oppression. 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 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. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is