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“Slavery cannot exist a day or an hour anywhere, unless it is supported by local police regulations.”

Quote by Stephen A. Douglas

Book:The Lincoln-Douglas Debates

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The Lincoln-Douglas Debates

This book presents the transcripts of the seven debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas, which were pivotal in shaping the political landscape of the United States and were instrumental in Lincoln's rise to national prominence. more

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Stephen A. Douglas

Stephen A. Douglas was a prominent American politician known for his pivotal role in 19th-century U.S. politics. A masterful orator, he was also a proponent of reconciliation between the North and South before the Civil War. more

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