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Charles Sumner: “The principles and ideas which constitute the strength and glory of New England have spread against opposition and…”

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The principles and ideas which constitute the strength and glory of New England have spread against opposition and contumely, till at last their influence is visible in a regenerated country,--tried, it may be, by murderous conspiracy and rebellion, but aroused and stimulated to the manly support of Human Rights.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner discusses the enduring principles of New England that have triumphed despite adversity, contributing to the nation's progress.

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