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Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873

Newspaper or publication: Liberator

Brief accounting of a short speech given at the dedication of Higginson Hall in Salem, Massachusetts. Mr. Remond discussed the issues of liberty, oppression, and civil rights. He told of being forced to ride in an open railroad car on his journey in winter due to racial prejudice.

Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 766 word document (text and images)

Date published: 1844

Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century

Keywords: humanity; injustice; liberty

Publication type: Newspapers; Speeches

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