Frederick Douglass: “Unless reopened by the sword, as recklessly threatened in some…”

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Unless reopened by the sword, as recklessly threatened in some circles, this question is now closed for all time.

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Frederick Douglass

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In this statement, Douglass declares the finality of a particular political question, dismissing any threats of renewed conflict.

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Frederick Douglass: “Unless reopened by the sword, as recklessly threatened in some circles, this question is now closed for all time.”