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Washington D.C. - The halls of Congress also saw an outbreak of violence. When Charles Sumner, an abolitionist Senator from Massachusetts, gave a speech titled "The Crime against Kansas," he was assaulted by a Representative, Preston Brooks. Brooks felt that Sumner has insulted Brooks' uncle in the speech. Two days later, Brooks took his cane, and hit Sumner until his cane was broken. Sumner's injuries would impact him for the rest of his life. The reactions to Brooks' assault reflect how divided the nation has become. Supporters actually sent Brooks new canes to replace the one he had broken. One was engraved with the words "hit him again." !!!!!!

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