William Lloyd Garrison, Pacifism, and Abolitionism
Clip: Season 25 Episode 12 | 1m 7sVideo has Closed Captions
By 1859, the conflict between North and South challenged Garrison's "peace man" status.
By 1859, the conflict between North and South challenged Garrison's "peace man" status.
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William Lloyd Garrison, Pacifism, and Abolitionism
Clip: Season 25 Episode 12 | 1m 7sVideo has Closed Captions
By 1859, the conflict between North and South challenged Garrison's "peace man" status.
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