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This institution--until its final extinction amid the flames of war--cast its ominous shadow over our nation's pathway from the beginning.
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Adlai Stevenson
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gutenberg.orgAdlai Stevenson: “This institution--until its final extinction amid the flames of war--cast its ominous shadow over our nation's pathway…”
Editor's note · Context
This quote reflects on the enduring impact of slavery on the United States until its abolition.
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The value of the great Ordinance to millions who have since found homes within the limits of the vast area embraced within its provision cannot be overstated.
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