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The First Baptist Church of the City of Washington D.C. - Photo 7

The First Baptist Church of the City of Washington D.C. - Photo 7

Susan, identified as a servant of President Monroe, joined First Baptist on May 9, 1819. Enslaved people like Susan chose to join First Baptist when the church was located on Nineteenth Street and made up a significant percentage of the church’s membership.

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First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C.