“He who dethrones the idea of law, bids chaos welcome in its stead.”
Quote by Horace Mann
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Speech of Hon. Horace Mann, of Massachusetts, on Slavery and the Slave-trade in the District of Columbia: Delivered in the House of Representatives of the United States, February 23, 1849
The text is a historical document that captures Mann's perspective on the contentious topic of slavery and its impact on the District of Columbia. It offers insights into the political and social climate of the time and Mann's advocacy against the institution of slavery. more
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Horace Mann
Horace Mann, an American politician born on May 4, 1796 and died on August 2, 1859, played a significant role in the reform of American education and is known as the father of public education in the United States. more
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