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From the moment it was made the popular mind grew stronger and firmer in favor of the prosecution of the war and the abolition of slavery, and more resolute to resist the surrender proposed to rebels in arms.
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Sherman notes the shift in public sentiment towards supporting the war and abolishing slavery after a key resolution was adopted.
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