David Wilmot Quotes

A collection of quotes by David Wilmot.

David Wilmot was a 19th-century American politician from Pennsylvania. Born in 1814, he served as a U.S. Representative and Senator, primarily known for his role in the Wilmot Proviso. Wilmot proposed this legislation in 1846 as an attempt to ban slavery in the territories acquired through the Mexican-American War. The proviso was never passed but became a significant step in the lead-up to the American Civil War. David Wilmot's stand against the expansion of slavery made him a prominent figure in the anti-slavery movement during this crucial period in American history.