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A Speech by Samuel Clemens

With Mr. Howells, Edward Everett Hale, Thomas Nelson Page, and a number of other authors, Mr. Clemens appeared before the committee December 6, 1906.
The new Copyright Bill contemplated an author’s copyright for the term of his life and for fifty years thereafter, applying also for the benefit of artists, musicians, and [...]

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Woman–An Opinion

Woman–An Opinion

by Mark Twain on in In Washington, D.C., The Speeches

At an Early Banquet of the Washington Correspondent’s Club

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Dress Reform and Copyright

Dress Reform and Copyright

by Mark Twain on in In Washington, D.C., The Speeches

A Speech by Mark Twain

When copyright law was under discussion, Mr. Clemens appeared before a Congressional committee on Capitol Hill.  He had sent Speaker Cannon the following letter:
“DEAR UNCLE JOSEPH,—Please get me the thanks of Congress, notnext week but right away. It is very necessary. Do accomplishthis for your affectionate old friend right away—by,persuasion if [...]

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