Charles Sumner - Wikipedia
WEBCharles Sumner (January 6, 1811 – March 11, 1874) was an American lawyer, politician, and statesman who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from 1851 until his death in 1874. Before and during the American Civil War, he was a leading American advocate for the abolition of slavery.
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WEBSumner is a city in northern Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 10,621 at the 2020 census. [3] . Nearby cities include Puyallup to the west, Auburn to the north, and Bonney Lake to the east. History.
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Charles Sumner | Abolitionist, US Senator, Civil Rights Activist
WEBApr 10, 2024 · Charles Sumner (born Jan. 6, 1811, Boston—died March 11, 1874, Washington, D.C.) was a U.S. statesman of the American Civil War period dedicated to human equality and to the abolition of slavery. A graduate of Harvard Law School (1833), Sumner crusaded for many causes, including prison reform, world peace, and Horace Mann’s educational reforms.
U.S. Senate: Charles Sumner: After the Caning
WEBOnly national abolition, immune from action by the Supreme Court, could guarantee an end to the heinous institution—and that meant a constitutional amendment. After the caning, Sumner convalesced for three years but never fully recovered from his injuries.
Charles Sumner's Political Culture and the Foundation of Civil …
WEBDec 1, 2023 · For Sumner, “equal rights for all” meant all people, not just Black people. In his very first court case, in 1833, he “ably” defended William Apess, the Pequot leader trying to protect Indigenous land in Barnstable, Massachusetts. Sumner advocated equal rights for all immigrants, especially the Irish.
Charles Sumner: A Featured Biography - U.S. Senate
WEBAs Massachusetts senator Charles Sumner sat writing at his desk in the Senate Chamber on May 22, 1856, he was brutally assaulted by Representative Preston Brooks of South Carolina.
Charles Sumner | American Experience | Official Site | PBS
WEBSenator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts made a name for himself as an advocate of liberal causes. His outspoken support of abolition and the rights of emancipated blacks, and his calls for...
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WEBAs the Rhubarb Pie Capital of the World, Sumner is an all-American community with annual events like the Daffodil Parade, Main Street shopping, and more.
Sumner, Charles | Encyclopedia.com
WEBviews 1,825,620 updated. Charles Sumner. Born January 6, 1811. Boston, Massachusetts. Died March 11, 1874. Washington, D.C. U.S. senator. "This is one of the last great battles with slavery.
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