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Garrison Closes The Liberator

Clip: Season 1 | 1m 17s

After four decades and 1,803 issues, William Lloyd Garrison closed The Liberator after the 13th Amendment was added to the constitution. He could continue to fight for equal rights, dying in 1879 at age 73.

Aired: 01/08/13

Rating: NR

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