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"'Tis Sixty Years Since" / Address of Charles Francis Adams; Founders' Day, January 16, 1913

The speaker offers a sixty-year retrospective that opens with literary parallels and then situates college entry as the onset of adult responsibility. He contrasts youthful expectations with the sober realities of later life, recalling friendships with Southern classmates, instances of wartime loss, and a close association with a noted professor that shaped his impressions of Southern character. Personal surprises, including being asked to lecture far from his familiar milieu, prompt wider reflections on changing social ties, national reconciliation, and the ways memory and experience reshape early ideals over decades.

By Charles Francis Adams
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The speaker offers a sixty-year retrospective that opens with literary parallels and then situates college entry as the onset of adult responsibility. He contrasts youthful expectations with the sober realities of later life, recalling friendships with Southern classmates, instances of wartime loss, and a close association with a noted professor that shaped his impressions of Southern character. Personal surprises, including being asked to lecture far from his familiar milieu, prompt wider reflections on changing social ties, national reconciliation, and the ways memory and experience reshape early ideals over decades.

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Charles Francis Adams

Charles Francis Adams was an American author and historian, known for his insightful analyses of American society and history. He was a member of the prominent Adams family and contributed significantly to the understanding of colonial New England and the evolution of American morals and governance. His notable works include "'Tis Sixty Years Since," an address reflecting on historical perspectives, and "Imperialism" and "The Tracks of Our Forefathers," which explore themes of national identity and heritage. Adams also examined contemporary issues in his writings on railroad accidents and sexual morality, providing a multifaceted view of the societal challenges of his time.

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