Racially Restrictive Covenants
A Legacy of Segregation in American Housing Racially restrictive covenants were legal clauses embedded in property deeds across the United States, primarily from the early...
Author : joe bodego
The Fort Pillow Massacre
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The Fort Pillow Massacre of 1864: A Tragic Chapter in the American Civil War The Fort Pillow Massacre, which took place on April 12, 1864,...
The Domestic Slave Trade in America
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The domestic slave trade in America, spanning roughly from the late 18th century to the Civil War, was a harrowing system that forcibly uprooted and...
The American Slave Economy
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A Comprehensive Overview The American slave economy, spanning from the early 17th century to the abolition of slavery in 1865, was a cornerstone of the...
Jennifer Teege
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Jennifer Teege (born June 29, 1970, Munich, Germany) is a German writer, speaker, and Holocaust educator best known for her 2015 New York Times bestselling...
James Hoban
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James Hoban, an Irish-born architect, is celebrated for designing the White House, the iconic residence and office of the presidents of the United States. His...
The Homestead Act of 1862
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The Homestead Act of 1862 stands as one of the most transformative pieces of legislation in American history, shaping the nation’s westward expansion, agricultural development,...
Andrew Johnson
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Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, was a complex and polarizing figure whose presidency (1865–1869) was defined by the tumultuous aftermath of...
Forty Acres & a Mule
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A Promise Unfulfilled The phrase “forty acres and a mule” is a powerful symbol in American history, representing a fleeting moment of hope for newly...
The African colonization movement
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The African colonization movement, primarily active in the 19th century, was a controversial effort to resettle free African Americans and emancipated slaves in Africa, particularly...