“We can constitutionally extirpate slavery at this time.”
Quote by Robert Dale Owen
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Robert Dale Owen
Robert Dale Owen was an American politician born on November 7, 1801, and died on June 24, 1877. He served in various political roles during the American Civil War and played a significant role in the federal government. more
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