"Charles Sumner: His Complete Works, Volume 17 (of 20)" by Charles Sumner is a compilation showcasing the words and actions of a passionate 19th-century senator dedicated to justice. This collection highlights Sumner's fight against slavery and inequalities, presenting speeches and resolutions covering diverse topics like affordable international postage, tributes to fellow activists, and visions for reshaping America after the Civil War. Sumner's deep belief in equality shines through his powerful words, demonstrating his dedication to creating a fairer world for everyone, set against the backdrop of a nation grappling with immense social and political change. Readers are given a firsthand look into the passionate beliefs and historical period of one of the most influential voices of his time, reflecting an era striving for freedom and equality.
Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 17 (of 20)
By Charles Sumner
Journey back to a time of political and social upheaval, witnessing the powerful speeches of a senator determined to reshape a nation divided by injustice and inequality.
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About the AuthorCharles Sumner was an American lawyer, politician, and statesman who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from 1851 until his death in 1874. Before and during the American Civil War, he was a leading American advocate for the abolition of slavery. He chaired the Senate Foreign Relations Committee from 1861 to 1871, until he lost the position following a dispute with President Ulysses S. Grant over the attempted annexation of Santo Domingo. After breaking with Grant, he joined the Liberal Republican Party, spending his final two years in the Senate alienated from his party. Sumner had a controversial and divisive legacy for many years after his death, but in recent decades, his historical reputation has improved in recognition of his early support for racial equality.
Charles Sumner was an American lawyer, politician, and statesman who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from 1851 until his death in 1874. Before and during the American Civil War, he was a leading American advocate for the abolition of slavery. He chaired the Senate Foreign Relations Committee from 1861 to 1871, until he lost the position following a dispute with President Ulysses S. Grant over the attempted annexation of Santo Domingo. After breaking with Grant, he joined the Liberal Republican Party, spending his final two years in the Senate alienated from his party. Sumner had a controversial and divisive legacy for many years after his death, but in recent decades, his historical reputation has improved in recognition of his early support for racial equality.
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