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Jamie Raskin: “From Frederick Douglass to Harriet Tubman to Rachel Carson to Thurgood Marshall, Marylanders have been devoted patriots…”

On the recordSeptember 5, 2026
From Frederick Douglass to Harriet Tubman to Rachel Carson to Thurgood Marshall, Marylanders have been devoted patriots and fighters for our land, our democracy and our freedom. When this time capsule is opened, future Americans will be reminded of the Free State’s many enduring cultural, scientific and political contributions to our nation’s history and our shared work to build a more perfect union.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

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Emphasizing Maryland's historical figures and contributions.

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