Charles Sumner, a leading abolitionist and U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, died on this day. A fierce advocate for racial equality during and after the Civil War, Sumner was a key figure in pushing for civil rights legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1875. He is also remembered for being brutally attacked in the Senate in 1856 for his anti-slavery stance—a moment that intensified national tensions over slavery. His legacy endures in the fight for justice and equal rights for African Americans.
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