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The Hero of Fort Wagner

Uncovering the valor of one of America's greatest heroes, Sgt. William H. Carney of the 54th Massachusetts

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The Fort Stevens Incident

The Battle of Fort Stevens, or, the moral turning point of the Civil War?

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The Emancipation Proclamation and the Meaning of the War

Part II of JMC's Historical Series on Abraham Lincoln

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Frederick Douglass and 19th Century American Political Thought

Frederick Douglass was born in February 1818 on the eastern shore of Maryland. He is remembered as one of the greatest figures in the American antislavery movement.

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Abraham Lincoln and the Preservation of the Union

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Hodgenville, Kentucky. He is best known for his immense impact in leading our nation through a civil war and for ultimately abolishing slavery.

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Remembering Black History in America

Explore these articles, commentaries, and resources on the African-American experience in honor of Black History Month.

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Remembering Veterans Day

Veterans Day honors the bravery and sacrifice of all American veterans, past and present.

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UCLA: Was Reconstruction a Lost Moment?

On November 21, 2019, the Center for the Liberal Arts and Free Institutions at UCLA, a JMC partner program, will be hosting a talk by Gary Gallagher on Reconstruction.

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