“It is the indispensable duty of those, who maintain for themselves the rights of human nature, and who possess the obligations of Christianity, to extend their power and influence to the relief of every part of the human race from whatever burden or oppression they may unjustly labor under.”
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Benjamin Banneker
Benjamin Banneker (November 9, 1731 - October 9, 1806) was an American surveyor, astronomer, mathematician, and writer during the American Revolutionary War. He is known for his contributions to the fields of surveying, astronomy, and mathematics, and for his role in the American Revolutionary War. more
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