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Victoria C. Woodhull: “While the curse of slavery covered the land progress was enchained, but when it was swept away in the torrent of war…”

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While the curse of slavery covered the land progress was enchained, but when it was swept away in the torrent of war, the voice of justice was heard, and it became evident that the last weak barrier against complete political and social equality must soon give way.
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Victoria C. Woodhull

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Woodhull reflects on the progress made after the abolition of slavery and the push for equality.

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