Speech of Hon. Reverdy Johnson, of Maryland, in Support of the Resolution to Amend the Constitution so as to Abolish Slavery: Delivered in the Senate

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One of the most important speeches in the struggle to end slavery in the United States, this powerful address by Reverdy Johnson makes an impassioned case for the abolition of this inhumane institution. Delivered in the midst of the Civil War, Johnson's speech stands as a testament to the power of human courage and determination in the face of tyranny and oppression.