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# Laurence M. Keitt

(1824–1864)   Politician   United States

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Laurence M. Keitt was a politician from the United States, best known for *Speech of Hon. Lawrence M. Keitt, of South Carolina, on the origin of slavery*.

## Quick Facts About Laurence M. Keitt

Born October 4, 1824

Died June 2, 1864

Nationality United States

Profession Politician

Notable works Speech of Hon. Lawrence M. Keitt, of South Carolina, on the origin of slavery

## About Laurence M. Keitt

Laurence Massillon Keitt was an American planter, lawyer, politician, and soldier from South Carolina. During his tenure in the United States House of Representatives, he was included in several lists of Fire-Eaters—men who adamantly urged the secession of southern states from the United States, and who resisted measures of compromise and reconciliation, leading to the American Civil War.

##  Quotes by Laurence M. Keitt

> [The anti-slavery party contends that slavery is wrong in itself, and the Government is a consolidated national democracy. We of the South…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/laurence-m-keitt/the-anti-slavery-party-contends-that-slavery-is-wrong-in-itself-and/)

Laurence M. Keitt

[Anti slavery](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/anti-slavery/)

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> [African slavery is the corner-stone of the industrial, social, and political fabric of the South; and whatever wars against it, wars against…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/laurence-m-keitt/african-slavery-is-the-corner-stone-of-the-industrial-social-and/)

Laurence M. Keitt

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