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It marked a new and significant departure in party politics, and was a conspicuous milestone in the anti-slavery journey.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Julian: “It marked a new and significant departure in party politics, and was a conspicuous milestone in the anti-slavery…”
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Julian highlights the significance of the National Free Soil Convention as a pivotal moment in anti-slavery politics.
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