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SOUTH CAROLINA: SECESSION. Mass meeting held at Institute Hall in Charleston, South Carolina, 12 November 1860, to endorse the call of the legislature for a state convention to discuss secession from the Union. Contemporary American wood engraving
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SOUTH CAROLINA: SECESSION. Mass meeting held at Institute Hall in Charleston, South Carolina, 12 November 1860, to endorse the call of the legislature for a state convention to discuss secession from the Union. Contemporary American wood engraving
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1860 Charleston Confederacy Confederate Convention Dissolution Legislature Mass Meeting Secession South Carolina South East Southern State
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This print captures a significant moment in American history - the mass meeting held at Institute Hall in Charleston, South Carolina on November 12,1860. The purpose of this gathering was to endorse the call of the legislature for a state convention to discuss secession from the Union. As depicted in this contemporary American wood engraving, the interior of Institute Hall is filled with a diverse crowd representing various walks of life. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation and tension as men and women alike gather to voice their opinions on whether South Carolina should secede from the United States. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the deep divisions that plagued America during this tumultuous period. The engraving beautifully captures both the determination and uncertainty etched across people's faces. It transports us back to an era when states grappled with questions about their allegiance and future within a united nation. Institute Hall itself stands as an emblematic backdrop, symbolizing not only Charleston but also Southern identity and pride. This historic venue witnessed countless debates, discussions, and decisions that would shape America's destiny. As we reflect upon this image from Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, it serves as a powerful testament to our nation's complex past. It reminds us that even amidst great turmoil, dialogue remains essential for progress - highlighting how one event can forever alter the course of history.
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