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November 7, 1822
Alexandria Gazette & Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial from Charleston City Gazette expressing sympathy and admiration for the Greeks' ongoing struggle against oppression, despite their decline from the virtues and philosophical splendor of their ancestors.
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From the Charleston City Gazette.
THE GREEKS
Notwithstanding their declension from the virtues of their great ancestors;--notwithstanding the jaded brilliancy of their splendour of philosophy and the dignity of modern records, when contrasted with their name and race;--the Greeks have the sympathy of the free and the admiration of the brave.
Who can regard their present struggle without emotion? Who does not feel for a people oppressed, but not annihilated; degraded but still struggling against despotism of the brave.
THE GREEKS
Notwithstanding their declension from the virtues of their great ancestors;--notwithstanding the jaded brilliancy of their splendour of philosophy and the dignity of modern records, when contrasted with their name and race;--the Greeks have the sympathy of the free and the admiration of the brave.
Who can regard their present struggle without emotion? Who does not feel for a people oppressed, but not annihilated; degraded but still struggling against despotism of the brave.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Greek Struggle
Sympathy Free
Admiration Brave
Oppression
Despotism
Where did it happen?
Greece
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Greece
Story Details
The Greeks, declined from ancestral virtues, still evoke sympathy for their brave resistance against oppression and despotism.