On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
It is a great thing to have the supreme law of the land on the side of justice and liberty.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “It is a great thing to have the supreme law of the land on the side of justice and liberty.”
Editor's note · Context
From his autobiography, Douglass emphasizes the profound significance of having the nation's highest law aligned with principles of justice and freedom.
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