Henry Wilson quotes

Henry Wilson was an American politician who served as Vice President of the United States under Ulysses S. Grant. A prominent abolitionist, he played a major role in the fight against slavery and in shaping post-Civil War policies. He is remembered for his dedication to civil rights and public service. Here are 9 of his quotes:

We are strong and powerful now, able to drive into the ocean any power on earth that should step, with ostile foot, upon the fsoil of the republic. But it was not always so. In our days of weakness, the men of this wronged race gave their blood freely for the defense and liberties of the country. The first victim of the Boston Massacre, on the 5th of March 1770, which made the fires of resistance burn more intensely, was a colored man. Hundreds of colored men entered the ranks and fought bravely on all the fields of the Revolution. (Henry Wilson)
I believe in the equality of rights of all mankind. View quote
Henry Wilson
The natural equality of all men I believe in, as far as rights are concerned. View quote
Henry Wilson
The idea which pervades our Constitution; that all men of every race are equal before the laws. View quote
Henry Wilson
I believe that every human being has the right to his life and to his liberty, and to act in this world so as to secure his own happiness. View quote
Henry Wilson
Equality before the law of all men, no matter where they born, or from what race they sprung, is the sentiment of the people. View quote
Henry Wilson
When the Union needs my poor support, in peace or in war, I induge the hope that I shall not fail in the performance of any duty which may be required me. At any rate, I hope not to fall behind that class of men who are, on all occasions, blurting their devotion to the Union into the unwilling ears of the country. View quote
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I would give to all men, of every clime and race, of every faith and creed, freedom and equality. View quote
Henry Wilson
Upon the question simply of equality of rights, I believe in the equality of all men of every race, blood, and kindred. View quote
Henry Wilson