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Former White House Curator, Betty Monkman | 6. "Slaves"



Image: Slaves wearing handcuffs and shackles passing the United States Capitol around 1815.

Slaves wearing handcuffs and shackles passing the United States Capitol around 1815. Library of Congress.


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