“We hope never to live in a Republic where one section is pinned to the other section by bayonets.”
Quote by Horace Greeley
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Horace Greeley
Horace Greeley was an influential American newspaper editor, publisher, and abolitionist. He is renowned for his pivotal role in the establishment and development of the New York Tribune, which emerged as one of the most influential newspapers in the United States during the 19th century. Greeley was a fervent advocate for the abolition of slavery and a significant figure in the Republican Party. more
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