Wade, B.F., 1800-1878 [Extract from a speech regarding Wade's opposition to President Andrew Johnson's reconstruction policies]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01407 Author/Creator: Wade, B.F., 1800-1878 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Manuscript signed Date: 18 January 1866 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.5 x 13.1 cm. Order a Copy
Wade elaborates on his unwavering political stance, especially supporting the patriotism and loyal of black Americans who served gallantly in the Civil War. States: "Now Sir I say to President Johnson, to the Democratic party, and to the people of the United States, that I will never yield the controversy -- until all men in America shall stand upon an equal footing -- equal before the law in every respect ... I was one of those who was an early advocate of bringing those colored people into your army invoking their aid to put down the rebellion ... Would I lend my voice and vote to induce that people to jeopard their lives in defense of their country and then turn them over to ... their enemies?"
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