The Civil War

Freed Slaves After the Civil War

Professor Edna Greene Medford talked about the experiences of freed slaves in the years following the Civil War. She said economic independence, education, and political rights were key aspirations of African Americans.

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Freed Slaves After the Civil War

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Program ID:
325966-5
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Aug 01, 2015 | 5:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Aug 09, 2015 | 8:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Aug 01, 2015 | 5:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 01, 2015 | 10:03pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 09, 2015 | 8:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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