Thaddeus Stevens

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    Thaddeus Stevens (April 4, 1792 – August 11, 1868) was an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, being one of the leaders of the Radical Republican faction of the Republican Party during the 1860s. A fierce opponent of slavery and discrimination against black Americans, Stevens sought to secure their rights during Reconstruction, leading the opposition to U.S. President Andrew Johnson.

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    About Thaddeus Stevens

    Thaddeus Stevens was a prominent 19th-century American politician and lawyer, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. He was a Radical Republican leader, advocating for the abolition of slavery and equal rights for black Americans. Stevens played a key role in shaping Reconstruction policies and opposing President Andrew Johnson.

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    Civil rights, abolition of slavery, Reconstruction policies, American history, and political leadership

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    I love the fact that the United States Constitution can be amended, allowing us to correct past mistakes and evolve as a nation. The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, which I championed, are testaments to this remarkable ability to progress.

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