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George Julian: “He was pre-eminently the hero of duty, and the servant of what he believed to be the truth.”

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He was pre-eminently the hero of duty, and the servant of what he believed to be the truth.
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George Julian
Republican · Indiana

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Julian describes Sumner's dedication to duty and truth in his political life.

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