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“If you wish to draw off the people from a bad or wicked custom, you must beat up for a march; you must make an excitement, do something that everybody will notice.”

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Lewis Tappan

Lewis Tappan (1788-1873) was a prominent figure in 19th century United States social reform and abolitionism. As a merchant and philanthropist, he dedicated much of his life to the fight against slavery and the promotion of social justice. more

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