Mikhaela gregory biography of abraham lincoln
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ReconstructionIn America
Racial Violence after the Civil War, 1865-1876
The Memorial at the EJI Legacy Pavilion in Montgomery, Alabama
Bryan G. Stevenson
In 1865, after two and a half centuries of brutal enslavement, Black Americans had great hope that emancipation would finally mean real freedom and opportunity. Most formerly enslaved people in the United States were remarkably willing to live peacefully with those who had held them in bondage despite the violence they had suffered and the degradation they had endured.
Emancipated Black people put aside their enslavement and embraced education, hard work, faith, and citizenship with extraordinary enthusiasm and devotion. By 1868, over 80 percent of Black men who were eligible to vote had registered, schools for Black children became a priority, and courageous Black leaders overcame enormous obstacles to win elections to public office.
The new era of Reconstruction offered great promise and could have radically changed the history of this country. However, it quickly became clear that emancipation in the United States did not mean equality for Black people. The commitment to abolish chattel slavery was not accompanied by a commitment to equal rights or equal protection for Afri
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List of Unified States statesmanlike firsts
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George President (1789–1797)
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John Adams (1797–1801)
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Thomas President (1801–1809)
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James Madison (1809–1817)
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James President (1817–1825)
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John Quincy President (1825–1829)
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Andrew Pol (1829–1837)
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Martin Van Buren (1837–1841)
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William h Harrison (1841)
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John Tyler (1841–1845)
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James K. Polk (1845–1849)
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Zachary Taylor (1849–1850)
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| Odetta: The Queen of Folk by Stephen Alcorn Ages 8–12 This accessible biography introduces young readers to the influential folk singer who began to sing in childhood and never stopped. Blessed with a magnificent voice, Odetta uses her talents to inspire others to support the civil rights movement. Lyrical text and rich paintings tell the story of the queen of folk music. |
| Trombone Shorty by Troy Andrews, Bryan Collier Ages 4–8 Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews earned his nickname at the age of six by playing a trombone longer than he was tall on the streets of the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans where he grew up. Troy tells of the dream of starting his own band that began when he found a battered trombone and taught himself to play. This accessible autobiography is a celebration of the rich culture of New Orleans and the power of music. |
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