Speech of John Bell, of Tennessee, on Slavery in the United States, and the Causes of the Present Di

In this passionate address to the US House of Representatives in 1837, John Bell of Tennessee speaks out against the injustices of slavery and advocates for a peaceful, gradual abolition of the practice. Drawing on historical and biblical sources, Bell makes a powerful case for recognizing the inherent dignity of all human beings.

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