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The Selected Papers of Thaddeus Stevens, Volume 2: April 1865-August 1868

The Selected Papers of Thaddeus Stevens, Volume 2: April 1865-August 1868 is a comprehensive collection of documents that showcase the political and social activities of Thaddeus Stevens during the crucial period following the American Civil War. The volume offers insights into Stevens' role in the Reconstruction era, his advocacy for civil rights, and his efforts in shaping the post-war United States. more

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Thaddeus Stevens
Thaddeus Stevens

Thaddeus Stevens was a prominent United States Representative from Pennsylvania. He was a leader in the Radical Republican wing of the U.S. House of Representatives during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era. A fierce advocate for the abolition of slavery, Stevens played a crucial role in the passage of the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. more

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