Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America's Continuing Debate Over Science and Religion by Larson Edward J

Author:Larson, Edward J. [Larson, Edward J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780786721931
Publisher: Basic Books
Published: 2008-07-31T07:00:00+00:00

Telegraphs transmitted 200,000 words from Dayton that day, a record for a single event. Newspapers across the country reprinted Darrow’s speech at length, and many editors echoed his plea for tolerance. Defense attorneys rushed forward to congratulate Darrow. “We looked upon the day’s work and found it good,” Hays later commented, “a ray of light had been flashed in Tennessee.”51 Ben McKenzie extended effusive compliments, hailing Darrow’s effort as “the greatest speech that I have ever heard on any subject in my life.” Ruby Darrow proudly fussed over her husband’s sleeve, which had split open during one gesture.

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