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Sen. Charles Sumner

ca. 1860-1875

National Constitution Center

National Constitution Center
Philadelphia, PA, United States

Sen. Charles Sumner supported a wide range of reform movements, including women’s rights, prison reform, and abolition. During Reconstruction, he consistently advocated for equal rights for African Americans.

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  • Title: Sen. Charles Sumner
  • Date Created: ca. 1860-1875
  • Original Source: Library of Congress
  • Rights: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Brady-Handy photograph collection
National Constitution Center

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