Project Gutenberg 2006-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 105 Adams, Charles Francis 1835 1915 Adams, C. F. (Charles Francis) Adams, Charles F. (Charles Francis) "'Tis Sixty Years Since" Address of Charles Francis Adams; Founders' Day, January 16, 1913 Produced by Afra Ullah, Sjaani and PG Distributed Proofreaders "'Tis Sixty Years Since" by Charles Francis Adams is a historical address delivered in the early 20th century, specifically in 1913, on the occasion of Founders' Day at the University of South Carolina. This book is a reflective discourse that examines societal, political, and educational changes over the past sixty years from the author's perspective. The primary topic of this address revolves around the evolution of American society, its ideals, and the unexpected ways in which historical events, such as the Civil War and the abolition of slavery, have shaped modern American character and thought. In this address, Adams shares his experiences and observations as he contrasts the ideals and aspirations of his youth—specifically when he entered Harvard in 1853—with the realities of his time. He discusses various pivotal issues such as slavery, state sovereignty, and the rise of industrialization, highlighting how these have led to significant social and political transformations. Throughout the address, he reflects on the consequences of his generation's choices and the unexpected evolution of race relations and political ideals in the United States. Adams emphasizes the importance of education and thoughtful governance, arguing for a reevaluation of political processes to better adapt to contemporary challenges, thereby stressing the role of universities in shaping an informed citizenry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 46.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Philosophy, Modern B Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Schools & Universities 128469 2025-07-04T10:31:47.561713 text/html 124921 2020-12-27T06:46:55 text/html 126492 2025-07-04T10:31:52.668692 application/epub+zip 125173 2025-07-04T10:31:50.295674 application/epub+zip 105709 2025-07-04T10:31:49.269700 application/epub+zip 226825 2025-07-04T10:31:54.519673 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 218789 2025-07-04T10:31:52.075686 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 205487 2022-09-05T06:28:15.453800 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 121895 2025-07-04T10:31:47.331713 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 121753 2020-12-27T06:46:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 121744 2020-12-27T06:46:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20780 2025-07-04T10:31:54.646644 application/rdf+xml 11698 2025-07-04T10:31:49.757692 image/jpeg 3003 2025-07-04T10:31:49.513697 image/jpeg 46301 2020-12-27T06:46:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 47583 2020-12-27T06:46:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 46283 2020-12-27T06:46:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 125357 2025-07-04T10:31:47.575691 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia