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Lyman Beecher was an influential American theologian and preacher in the early 19th century, known for his role in promoting the Second Great Awakening, a religious revival movement that emphasized personal piety and social reform. He was a prominent advocate for temperance and education, helping to establish institutions like the American Temperance Society. His writings and sermons also addressed social issues such as poverty and the need for moral reform in society. Additionally, Beecher's family, including his children Harriet Beecher Stowe and Henry Ward Beecher, furthered his legacy in social reform and literature.

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