This speech by Senator and historian George Frisbie Hoar explores the historical connections between New England and the County of Kent in England. Hoar argues that the shared cultural heritage and political values of these two regions have had a profound impact on the history of both. This thought-provoking speech offers a unique perspective on the transatlantic ties that have shaped American society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.