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“Whilst so much is being done in the world, to ameliorate the condition of mankind, and the spirit of Freedom is marching with rapid strides and causing tyrants to tremble, may America awake from the apathy in which she has long slumbered.”

Quote by James Forten

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James Forten, born on September 2, 1766, in Philadelphia, and died on March 4, 1842. He was an African American during the American Revolutionary War, contributing to the cause of American independence. more

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