Joshua Reed Giddings
Former United States Representative
Joshua Reed Giddings was an American attorney, politician and a prominent opponent of slavery. He represented Northeast Ohio in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1838 to 1859. He was at first a member of the Whig Party and was later a... Wikipedia
Born: October 6, 1795, Athens, PA
Died: May 27, 1864 (age 68 years), Montreal, Canada
Party: Republican Party
Nationality: American
Previous offices: Representative (1838–1859) and Ohio State Representative (1826–1827)
Books
The exiles of Florida
The Exiles of Florida: Or, the Crimes Committed by Our Government Against the Maroons, who Fled from South Carolina and Other Slave States, Seeking Protection Under Spanish Laws
1858
Speeches in Congress
1853
Federalism and Home Rule
1910
Speech of Hon. Joshua R. Giddings, of Ohio, on the Oregon Question: Delivered in the House of Representatives, Monday, January 5, 1846
1846
Speech ... Upon the Annexation of Texas. Delivered in the House of Representatives ... May 21, 1844
1844
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