"But, sir, they have written me down upon the history of the country as worthy of expulsion, and in no unkindness I must tell them that for all future time my self-respect requires that I shall pass them as strangers."
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Preston Brooks (1819-1857) was a prominent Southern politician and an influential figure in the antebellum United States. Born in South Carolina, Brooks served as a U.S. Congressman, where he became known for his passionate defense of slavery and states' rights. His infamous attack on Senator Charles Sumner in 1856, a brutal act of violence that underscored the rising tensions between North and South, solidified his legacy as a controversial figure in American history. Brooks' actions ignited fierce debates, leaving an indelible mark on the nation's path toward the Civil War.
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