Charles Sumner: “Only when we see the Rebellion as it is, in its true light, face to…”

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Only when we see the Rebellion as it is, in its true light, face to face, do we see our whole duty.

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He asserts that understanding the true nature of the Rebellion is crucial for fulfilling one's duties as a citizen.

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Charles Sumner: “Only when we see the Rebellion as it is, in its true light, face to face, do we see our whole duty.”