Search by Year 1832 1836 1837 1838 1839 1841 1842 1845 1846 1847 1848 1849 1850 1851 1852 1854 1855 1856 1857 1858 1859 1860 1861 1862 1863 1864 1865 Search by Topic Love Inspirational Freedom Politics Humor Leadership Economy Family America Famous Law Religion Tragedy Slavery Morality History Learning About Dred Scott Civil War 13 Results for America Clear Search Date Quote Topics Share 04/18/1864 The world has never had a good definition of the word liberty, and the America n people, just now, are much in want of one. Topics: Freedom, America 06/16/1864 This war has taken three years; it was begun or accepted upon the line of restoring the national authority over the whole national domain, and for the America n people, as far as my knowledge enables me to speak, I say we are going through on this line if it takes three years more. Topics: Civil War date unknown In assisting to save the life of the Republic, they [African Americans] have demonstrated in blood their right to the ballot, which is but the humane protection of the flag they have so fearlessly defended. Topics: Freedom, Civil War, Slavery 12