A northern depiction of the Preston Brooks
A northern depiction of the Preston Brooks attack (right) on Senator Charles Sumner, May 22, 1856. At left, Robert Toomb of Georgia and Stephen Douglas stand passively. In center, Rep. Lawrence Keitt, holds a pistol and raises his cane to prevent fellow Senators from coming to Sumners aid. Keitt, was censured by the House for his actions
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13122991
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45382422
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3000px x 1998px
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Credit
Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
Source
Courtesy Everett Collection
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