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Senator Charles Sumner's Landmark Speech Against Slavery (1856)

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Unveiling the Truth: Senator Charles Sumner's Speech

In 1856, at a time when the United States was deeply divided over the issue of slavery, Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts rose to deliver a powerful speech against this institution. Sumner’s words were not just a criticism of slavery but also an indictment of the political and social structures that upheld it, echoing profound moral imperatives that resonated with abolitionists and sympathizers alike. His passionate address drew from both legal and philosophical frameworks to advocate for human rights, arguing that enslaved individuals were entitled to freedom and dignity. The speech was titled \