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Archibald Henry Grimké: “It was from beginning to end an example of love to God and love to men, of fearless scorn of injustice and fearless…”

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It was from beginning to end an example of love to God and love to men, of fearless scorn of injustice and fearless devotion to liberty.
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Archibald Henry Grimké

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Grimké reflects on the profound moral commitment of the abolitionist convention.

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