Charles Sumner: “This world is wide enough for all its inhabitants; this republic is…”

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This world is wide enough for all its inhabitants; this republic is grand enough for all its people.

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Sumner expresses a vision of a society that is inclusive and accommodating for all its members.

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Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.

Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.

Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.

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Charles Sumner: “This world is wide enough for all its inhabitants; this republic is grand enough for all its people.”