“I am inclined to believe that the sin of slavery is one of which it may be said that without the shedding of blood there is no remission.”

— James A. Garfield

Source: Diary (8 June 1881)

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American politician, 20th President of the United States (i… 1831–1881

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“I am inclined to believe that the sin of slavery is one of which it may be said that without the shedding of blood there is no remission.”

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