Session #65 · 1917–19

Speech #650273247

I realize the enemies of our country are not large in proportion with our population. but the great dilficulty is that our enemies devote their time and attention In their teachings aind practices among those who are least able to refute them. They attempt to spread their doctrines among the population least educated in democracy and the aim of the American Government. They teach among those who are mostly foreign born and have not had the advantages of being born and reared under the Stars and Stripes and understanding the principles ald doctrines laid down by our forefathers in the Constitution of our country. It is this same teaching. limited and small in the beginning. gradually growing and extending. which brought down the great Government of Russia at a time when we most needed it. and it would be criminal negligence on the part of Congress not to pass this measure. and eliminate the anarchists and anarchy from America. The prairie fire often starts from the embers left by a traveler in his march through the country or a live match carelessly thrown aside. but fanned by the gentle breezes and later by the swift winds it gathers force and spreads devastation among miles of country. doing damage to thousalds of homes and spreading want throughout an entire section.
Identified stereotypes
Foreign-born people are less educated in democracy and more susceptible to anarchist teachings.
Keywords matched
foreign born

Classification

Target group
Sentiment
Negative
Stereotyping
⚠️ Yes
Confidence
90%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Cultural threat Security threat

Speaker & context

Speaker
JOHN LINTHICUM
Party
D
Chamber
H
State
MD
Gender
M
Date
Speech ID
650273247
Paragraph
#0
← Prev Next →