A story most Americans don't know.*Slaves built the Capitol, White House, and other important Washington structures*The National Mall sits on the site of the city's once-bustling slave market*The grounds that are now Arlington National Cemetery were once a self-sustaining village for former slavesMillions of people visit the National Mall, the White House, and the U.S. Capitol each year. If they only hear the standard story, a big question remains: Where's the black history? Packed with new information and archival photos, Black Men Built the Capitol answers this question.
Details e-book Black Men Built the Capitol: Discovering African-American History In and Around Washington, D.C.
🗸 Author(s): Jesse Holland
🗸 Title: Black Men Built the Capitol: Discovering African-American History In and Around Washington, D.C.
🗸 Rating : 4.6 from 5 stars (96 reviews)
🗸 ISBN-10: 1493029681
🗸 ISBN-13: 9781493029686
🗸 Languange: English
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🗸 Supported Devices: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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