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1812–1875 United States
Henry Wilson (16 February 1812 – 22 November 1875) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Massachusetts during the 19th century. He served as the vice president of the United States under Ulysses S.
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The idea which pervades our Constitution; that all men of every race are equal before the laws.
Speech (1853)
Equality before the law of all men, no matter where they born, or from what race they sprung, is the sentiment of the people.
Speech (1853)
Upon the question simply of equality of rights, I believe in the equality of all men of every race, blood, and kindred.
The natural equality of all men I believe in, as far as rights are concerned.
I believe in the equality of rights of all mankind.
I believe that every human being has the right to his life and to his liberty, and to act in this world so as to secure his own happiness.
When the Union needs my poor support, in peace or in war, I induge the hope that I shall not fail in the performance of any duty which may be required me. At any rate, I hope not to fall behind that class of men who are, on all occasions, blurting their devotion to the Union into the unwilling ears of the country.
Speech (1853)
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