Democratic Representative Preston Brooks
Democratic Representative Preston Brooks, beating Radical Republican Senator Charles Sumner, May 22, 1856. Two days earlier, Sumner delivered a provocative anti-slavery speech which insulted Senator Andrew Butler, Prestons cousin. In left background, Rep. Lawrence Keitt, raises his cane to prevent fellow Senators coming to Sumners aid. In this pro-Sumner depiction, Senate Democrats stand by smiling
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