On the record
Shall the cry, “I am an American citizen,” be raised in vain against perpetual outrage?
Source
gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner expresses the urgency of ensuring that the declaration of American citizenship is meaningful and protected against injustices.
Share
More from Charles Sumner
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
Nay, more,--if it would be criminal in these several clusters of States to reëstablish the Institution of War as Arbiter of Justice, then is it criminal in the Commonwealth of Nations to continue it.
Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
Other voices in this conversation
