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Isaac Murphy, a prominent African American leader and the first elected Black governor of Kentucky, refused to vote for secession during the Civil War because he believed in the preservation of the Union and opposed the Confederacy's stance on slavery. He understood that secession would perpetuate racial injustice and undermine the rights of African Americans. Murphy's decision reflected his commitment to equality and his vision for a united nation where freedom would ultimately prevail.

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