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Author Chittenden, L. E. (Lucius Eugene), 1824-1900
Title 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
Note Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "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 is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book details the debates and actions taken during a significant conference held in February 1861, aimed at resolving the growing tensions within the United States in the lead-up to the Civil War. With a focus on constitutional amendments, this work provides insight into the political discourse of the time and the efforts to avert national discord. The beginning of this work introduces the context of the conference initiated by Virginia's General Assembly, aiming to address the divisions among states and propose amendments to restore harmony. Chittenden, one of the delegates, explains his decision to document the proceedings despite initial opposition to publicizing the debates. In this early section, he discusses the conference's organization, the selection of officials, and the importance of the issues at hand while highlighting the urgency felt by the delegates in light of the escalating crisis. The introduction creates a framework for understanding the critical nature of the discussions that would follow, emphasizing the desire for compromise and preservation of the Union. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject United States -- Politics and government -- 1857-1861
Subject Conference Convention (1861 : Washington, D.C.)
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EBook-No. 24561
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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