“No more slave States and no more slave territory.”

— Salmon P. Chase

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About Salmon P. Chase

Politician • American

Salmon P. Chase was a prominent American politician and jurist during the Civil War era. He served as both a U.S. Senator and the Governor of Ohio, becoming a leading voice in the anti-slavery movement. Appointed by...

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