Charles Sumner: “Here they are, a mighty army, one hundred thousand strong, without…”

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Here they are, a mighty army, one hundred thousand strong, without arms or banners, the advance-guard of a yet larger army.

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Massachusetts

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This metaphor illustrates the strength and unity of the movement for emancipation, likening supporters to a powerful army.

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Charles Sumner: “Here they are, a mighty army, one hundred thousand strong, without arms or banners, the advance-guard of a yet larger…”