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“The claims of no people, according to established policy and usage, are respected by any nation, until they are presented in a national capacity.”

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Martin Delany
Martin Delany

Martin Delany was an American journalist, writer, and physician, born on May 6, 1812, and died on January 24, 1885. He is considered one of the key figures in the American abolitionist movement, known for his advocacy for racial equality and black rights. more

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