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African American History in Washington, DC

Washington, DC (1874)

Washington, DC (1874)

Washington, DC
Saturday, April 14, 2012

Alexandra Lane from the White House Historical Association and Elizabeth Dowling Taylor, author of "A Slave in the White House: Paul Jennings and the Madisons" talk about 19th century African American work and life in Washington, DC, especially in the area around the White House known as President's Park. The event was hosted by the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History at Decatur House.

Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 3:59pm (ET)

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