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"Let Us Have Peace" / Remarks of Logan H. Roots on the Assassination of Hon. James Hinds, Delivered in the House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., on Friday, January 22, 1869. cover

"Let Us Have Peace" / Remarks of Logan H. Roots on the Assassination of Hon. James Hinds, Delivered in the House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., on Friday, January 22, 1869.

By Logan H. Roots
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The speaker delivers a congressional eulogy and political address mourning the assassination of James Hinds, tracing his rise from poverty to a self-made public leader, his Reconstruction-era advocacy for reintegration and protections for the vulnerable, and his efforts drafting state constitutional safeguards. The remarks recount the threats and violent opposition Hinds confronted while campaigning in a hostile region, describe the circumstances of his murder, condemn the use of political terror to suppress rights, and call for national protection, justice, and a peaceful restoration of civil order.

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Logan H. Roots

Logan H. Roots was an American politician and orator known for his eloquent speeches during a tumultuous period in U.S. history. He served in the House of Representatives and is particularly remembered for his remarks on the assassination of Hon. James Hinds, delivered on January 22, 1869. In his speech titled "Let Us Have Peace," Roots addressed the need for unity and healing in the aftermath of political violence. His contributions reflect the challenges of Reconstruction and the efforts to promote reconciliation in a divided nation.

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