In just association with this humanity will be the triumph of Equal Rights, when the promises of the great Declaration are all fulfilled, and our people are united, as never before, in the enduring fellowship of a common citizenship.
Sumner envisions a future where equal rights are fulfilled through unity and citizenship.
Share
More from Charles Sumner
Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.
The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.
Other voices in this conversation
