It's About Time
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- Identifier
- JML.MS1133-0181
- Barcode
- JML.MS1133-0181
- Title
- It's About Time
- Description
- Text of a lecture delivered to the Sphex Club in Lynchburg. Julius Sigler's presentation explores the concept of "the American Way" through personal anecdotes and historical analysis. Growing up in rural Florida, Sigler's early life was marked by modest beginnings and a keen awareness of societal values and injustices, deeply influenced by his family, education, and significant national events. His talk reflects on America's identity, questioning national exceptionalism and morality against the backdrop of historical actions and current realities. Sigler examines the foundational beliefs of freedom, equality, and justice in America, juxtaposing them with the nation's sometimes contradictory actions and policies. His narrative spans early personal experiences, through critical reflections on national ideals, to an examination of America's role in global affairs, ultimately inviting a broader conversation on what constitutes the American essence.
- Date
- 9 February 2023
- Creator
- Sigler, Julius A.
- Location
- Lynchburg, Virginia
- Digital Format
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights Holder
- Sigler, Julius A.
- George M. Jones Library Association
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