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The Constitution, where we find this word, follows the Declaration of Independence, and refuses to recognize any distinction of color.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
He highlights that the Constitution does not recognize racial distinctions, aligning it with the ideals of the Declaration of Independence.
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