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Voices from the Past

From the Editors of
About North Georgia

This section includes historical texts pertinent to North Georgia
Briar Creek
Story of the battle of Briar Creek, Georgia, from a contemporary British newspaper.
Jimmy Carter, Inaugural Address
First Georgian to lead our Nation, Carter had to reunite a country torn apart by the Vietnam War and Watergate.
Samuel Elbert on the capture of the Hinchinbrooke
Col. Elbert describes an early victory in Georgia during the American Revolution.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Gainesville, Georgia
Shortly after the devastating Gainesville on April 6, 1936, FDR's train pulled into the station and he spoke to workers who paused during cleanup.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt "Brother's Keeper" speech (full text)
Remarks made by FDR in Gainesville, Georgia, on March 23, 1938 about the cleanup efforts from the Gainesville Tornado (1936).
FDR "Brother's Keeper" speech (Discussion points)
Points to discuss about FDR's speech in Gainesville, Georgia.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt address to Congress, December 8, 1941
A day earlier the Japanese launched a sneak attack on the Pacific Fleet in Pearl Harbor. In this address, FDR asks for a formal declaration of war against our Nation's enemies.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Toccoa, Georgia
Voices from the Past -- remarks made by FDR in Toccoa, Georgia, on March 23, 1938 from his special train
Declaration of Independence - Letter from Georgia to Gwinnett, Walton and Hall
The document that explained to Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall and George Walton the desires of the elected representatives of the colony of Georgia.
Thomas Jefferson to the Cherokee (Full Text)
In January, 1806 President Jefferson spoke to a group of Cherokee Chiefs in the White House.
Mary E. Walker, Female Medal of Honor awardee, full text citation
Full text of the citation for Medal of Honor awarded to Dr. Mary E. Walker, surgeon, Union Army

 

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