Charles Sumner: “Novus sæclôrum nascitur ordo.” To the liberties of the sea this power…”

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Novus sæclôrum nascitur ordo.” To the liberties of the sea this power is at last committed.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner quotes a Latin phrase indicating a new order of the ages, emphasizing a commitment to maritime liberties.

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Charles Sumner: “Novus sæclôrum nascitur ordo.” To the liberties of the sea this power is at last committed.”