The Caning of Charles Sumner
Stephen Puleo talked about the background and aftermath of pro-slavery Representative Preston Brooks' assault on abolitionist Senator Charles Sumner on the Senate Floor. On May 22, 1856, pro…
3,663 viewsStephen Puleo talked about the background and aftermath of pro-slavery Representative Preston Brooks' assault on abolitionist Senator Charles Sumner on the Senate Floor. On May 22, 1856, pro…
3,663 viewsBeverly Morgan-Welch, Executive Director of the Museum of African American History, talked about the role and contributions of Boston’s free Black community and the 54th Regiment in the figh…
657 viewsAuthor/Professor Barry O’Connell talked about the book he edited, On Our Own Ground: The Complete Writings of William Apess, A Pequot published by the University of Massachusetts Press. Will…
1,266 viewsProfessor Bracey talked about how living in New England affected W.E.B. DuBois’s life, career and writings.
301 viewsAuthor, Jayne Triber, discussed her book, "A True Republican: The Life of Paul Revere". The book explored the role of Revere in the American Revolution and his political thought.
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