Lynchburg's Most Famos Person - Who is He/She?; 1995
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- Identifier
- MS1133-0211
- Title
- Lynchburg's Most Famos Person - Who is He/She?; 1995
- Description
- Peter Houck's lecture, delivered on April 13, 1995, offers an in-depth exploration of the life and legacy of John Warwick Daniel, a prominent figure from Lynchburg, Virginia. Houck's narrative covers Daniel's lineage, his valor in the Civil War where he earned the nickname "the Lame Lion of Lynchburg," his subsequent legal career, and his significant role in politics as a U.S. Senator advocating for the Free Silver movement. Daniel's life story is presented as a testament to his fortitude, oratory skills, and dedication to Virginia's heritage, making a compelling case for considering him Lynchburg's most illustrious character. Houck concludes by mentioning his own efforts to preserve Daniel's childhood home as a museum, underscoring the enduring importance of Daniel's contributions to Virginia and its history.
- Date
- 13 April 1995
- Creator
- Houck, Peter W.
- topic
- talk
- lecture
- SPHEX Club
- Peter Houck
- Houck
- 1995
- John Warwick Daniel
- Civil War
- U.S. Senator
- Free Silver movement
- Lynchburg
- Virginia politics
- Confederate cult
- oratory skills
- legal career
- Reconstruction era
- "Lame Lion of Lynchburg"
- family heritage
- historical preservation
- 720 Court Street
- house museum
- Type
- Text
- Genre
- lectures
- Digital Format
- application/pdf
- Language
- English
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Rights Holder
- Peter W. Houck
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