"Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 03 (of 20)" by Charles Sumner is a compilation of writings from the 1800s that shines a light on the author's dedication to freedom and justice. This collection, filled with speeches and letters, explores important ideas like liberty and equality during a troubled time in American history. Sumner, a well-known figure against slavery and a senator, uses powerful language and historical examples to argue for ending slavery and upholding the rights of all people. His words reveal a strong belief in the principles of the Declaration of Independence and call for the country to free itself from the grip of slavery. He rallies support for his cause, emphasizing that his party stands for freedom and human rights, driving home the importance of moral action in the fight for a better America.
Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 03 (of 20)
By Charles Sumner
Witness the inspiring words of a passionate leader as he battles for freedom and equality in a nation divided by slavery.
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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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