Argument of John Quincy Adams, Before the Supreme Court of the United States, in the Case of the Uni

This landmark speech by one of America's greatest statesmen offers a stirring defense of human rights and dignity. Adams argued passionately on behalf of a group of African slaves who had seized control of the Amistad, and his eloquent defense of their cause helped to secure their freedom. With its powerful rhetoric and its profound moral vision, this speech remains a powerful call for justice and equality.