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The Great Victory—Its Cost and Its Value / Address delivered at Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania, July 4th, 1865

By M. Russell Thayer
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An address that opens with an account of ancient Roman victory rituals and proceeds to celebrate the recent national deliverance from a perilous civil war, framing peace as a hard-won triumph of law, union, and liberty. The speaker gives thanksgiving, credits providence and leadership, defends the decision to fight to preserve the nation's authority, and praises the fallen leader whose oath to preserve the government was sealed by his death. The oration then measures the conflict's scale through troop counts and material expenditures, emphasizing the immense human and logistical costs alongside the moral and political gains achieved.

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M. Russell Thayer

M. Russell Thayer was an American orator and writer known for his eloquent speeches and writings on themes of national significance. He is best recognized for his address titled "The Great Victory—Its Cost and Its Value," delivered on July 4, 1865, at Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania. This speech reflects the sentiments of a nation grappling with the aftermath of the Civil War, emphasizing the importance of unity and the sacrifices made for freedom. Thayer's work contributes to the literary heritage of post-war America, capturing the spirit of reconciliation and hope during a pivotal time in the nation's history.

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