“It is the maintenance of slavery by law in a state, not parallels of latitude, that makes its a southern state; and the absence of this, that makes it a northern state.”
Quote by William H. Seward
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William H. Seward
William H. Seward was a prominent American politician known for his role in U.S. diplomacy and his stance on the issue of slavery. He served as the Governor of New York and later as the United States Secretary of State under President Lincoln, playing a crucial role in shaping American foreign policy and advocating for the abolition of slavery. more
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