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US Senator Charles Sumner — My 5th Greatest American

My fifth greatest American appears briefly in the new Steven Spielberg movie, Lincoln.  At the time of the movie, Charles Sumner had already led the passage of the 13th Amendment in the US Senate, so he has only a passing … Continue reading

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Where Did Sojourner Truth Get Her Name?

One of the greatest Americans was a woman named Sojourner Truth.  She escaped from slavery in New York in the early 1800s and began to preach across the land.  She was a powerful and passionate speaker and was frequently invited … Continue reading

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