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Articles with keyword "Slavery"

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Risen from Our Blood and Tears

An upcoming series tells how Africans made their mark on America from slavery to abolition.

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"I heard the voices. . . of my Louisiana people"

Writer Ernest Gaines talks about storytelling, race, and his Louisiana roots.

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The Rallying Cry

How the word "Liberty" moved from a spiritual definition to a revolutionary one.

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The Power of Regionalism

Historian David Hackett Fischer talks about the importance of regional identity.

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The Rise and Fall and Rise of Ulysses S. Grant

A new film tells how he survived vicissitudes to remain the most loved man of his century.

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Safe Harbor

A town in Massachusetts opens its doors to fugitive slaves.

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Voices of the Slave Trade

A captive and an owner give firsthand accounts of the transatlantic voyage.

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Big Top in a Small Town

Chautauqua road shows keep history alive across America.

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Excerpts from the Writings of James M. McPherson

McPherson's books capture the complexity of the Civil War and the connections between battlefront and home front.

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Uproar in the Classroom

A new film explores how the written word carries explosive consequences.