What was Charles Sumner's profession before becoming a statesman?
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Charles Sumner was a lawyer before he became a statesman. He used his legal expertise to advocate for the abolition of slavery and fight for equal rights for freedmen.
Unraveling the Life and Legacy of Charles Sumner: The Abolitionist Statesman Extraordinaire
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