Charles Sumner: “For Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity we have deliberately substituted…”

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For Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity we have deliberately substituted Slavery, Subordination, and Government.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner contrasts the ideals of liberty and equality with the harsh realities of slavery and subordination.

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Charles Sumner: “For Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity we have deliberately substituted Slavery, Subordination, and Government.”