22 mai 1856 - Senator Charles Sumner Attacked
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On May 22, 1856, Senator Charles Sumner was attacked by pro-slavery congressman Preston Brooks on the floor of the US senate. Sumner had previously given a speech against the evils of slavery, which angered Brooks. He beat Sumner with a cane.
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