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William Lloyd Garrison
Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
Archival Overview
Prominent American abolitionist, journalist, suffragist, and social reformer who founded the radical anti-slavery newspaper The Liberator in 1831 and co-founded the American Anti-Slavery Society.
Biographical Record
William Lloyd Garrison (1805 – 1879) was a tireless American abolitionist and publisher whose unyielding voice galvanized the radical anti-slavery movement. Born in Massachusetts, Garrison rejected gradual emancipation and colonization schemes, demanding immediate, unconditional freedom and constitutional equality for all enslaved African Americans.
On January 1, 1831, he published the first issue of The Liberator, proclaiming in its legendary manifesto: 'I will not equivocate – I will not excuse – I will not retreat a single inch – AND I WILL BE HEARD.' In 1833, he co-founded the American Anti-Slavery Society. Garrison also allied with the nascent feminist movement, insisting that women participate fully as leaders and speakers within anti-slavery organizations.
Key Life Milestones
Founding of The Liberator
Printed the maiden issue of The Liberator in Boston, launching the radical abolitionist press in America.
Founding American Anti-Slavery Society
Co-founded the national abolitionist organization uniting Black and white activists in non-violent moral agitation.
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Perpetual MemorialNew York City, New York, United States