Charles Sumner: “The Old must give way to the New, and the New must be worthy of a…”

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The Old must give way to the New, and the New must be worthy of a Republic, which, ransomed from Slavery, has become an example to mankind.

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Massachusetts

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This quote highlights the necessity for new governments to embody the values of a republic that has overcome slavery, serving as a model for others.

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Charles Sumner: “The Old must give way to the New, and the New must be worthy of a Republic, which, ransomed from Slavery, has become an…”