John Bingham and the 14th Amendment
On the centennial anniversary of John Bingham, historians and scholars discussed his life and career. The late congressman crafted the 14th … read more
On the centennial anniversary of John Bingham, historians and scholars discussed his life and career. The late congressman crafted the 14th Amendment which officially ended slavery. Among the topics addressed were his devotion to the law and equality, his views of sectional politics, and the tensions between federal and state rights. After formal presentations they answered questions, from the audience. close
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