Congress and Slavery in the District of Columbia, Part 5
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society 2007 Spring Conference “Congress and Slavery in the District of Columbia” is the fourth in the series, “The National Capitol in a Nation Divided: Congress and the District of Columbia Confront Sectionalism and Slavery.”
Mitch Kachun spoke on the history of the celebrations after emancipation in Washington, DC. He responded to questions from members of the au… read more
Mitch Kachun spoke on the history of the celebrations after emancipation in Washington, DC. He responded to questions from members of the audience. Professor Finkelman, the spring symposium program director, served as moderator.
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society 2007 Spring Conference “Congress and Slavery in the District of Columbia” is the fourth in the series, “The National Capitol in a Nation Divided: Congress and the District of Columbia Confront Sectionalism and Slavery.” close
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