Charles Sumner: “The adoption of the metric system by the United States will go far to…”

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The adoption of the metric system by the United States will go far to complete the circle by which this great improvement will be assured to mankind.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner advocates for the adoption of the metric system in the United States as a significant advancement for humanity.

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