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In the Constitutional amendment abolishing slavery they went forward without distrust, with complete approbation of conscience, with undoubting belief in the expediency of the act.
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Blaine highlights the unanimous support for the Constitutional amendment abolishing slavery, showcasing a moment of collective moral conviction.
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