Posts - Bill - HRES 632 Recognizing the courageous actions of Reverend Nat Turner in his fight to abolish slavery and make the majestic words of the Jeffersonian Declaration of Independence, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness", apply to the enslaved, and for other purposes.
house 08/05/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to formally recognize Reverend Nat Turner's bravery in fighting slavery and to highlight how his actions helped advance the principles of equality and unalienable rights in America. Through this resolution, we aim to encourage deeper understanding and reflection on the complex history of the struggle for racial justice.
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HRES 632 - Recognizing the courageous actions of Reverend Nat Turner in his fight to abolish slavery and make the majestic words of the Jeffersonian Declaration of Independence, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness", apply to the enslaved, and for other purposes.
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moderate 08/05/2025
If we can remember the rebels who shook chains, maybe we can rethink our chains today.
moderate 08/05/2025
It’s a resolution that respects complexity — heroes aren’t perfect, but their fights matter.
left-leaning 08/05/2025
Honoring a rebel isn’t radical; it’s overdue. Let’s celebrate those who fought, not just those who ruled.
right-leaning 08/05/2025
Respecting the past is fine, but we shouldn’t rewrite heroes from smoke and ash of chaos.
left-leaning 08/05/2025
Finally, a resolution that refuses to whitewash the grit behind freedom. Nat Turner's fire lit the path we still walk toward justice.
right-leaning 08/05/2025
Honoring Turner’s rebellion? Encouraging violence doesn’t end well; law and order do.
moderate 08/05/2025
Acknowledging Nat Turner bridges old wounds with new hope — history isn’t just dates, it’s dialogue.
right-leaning 08/05/2025
Let’s remember history, sure, but glorifying insurrection sets a dangerous precedent.
left-leaning 08/05/2025
This isn’t just history; it’s a call to action. Recognizing Turner means owning the pain to fix the present.