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Dartmouth Outcast Becomes American Hero

A man of single-minded purpose, Thaddeus Stevens spent his life vehemently fighting for racial and social equality in America. Born at the end of the 18th century, Stevens overcame poverty (and a club foot) to become a successful lawyer in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He was fiercely opposed to slavery and bondage, and even defended several fugitives without fee…

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