“The administration is the creature of the slave power, and I will not be instrumental in its purposes.”

— John Charles Frémont

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About John Charles Frémont

Explorer • American

John Charles Frémont was a prominent American explorer, military officer, and politician who played a crucial role in the westward expansion of the United States. Known as 'the Pathfinder,' he led five major expeditions...

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