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Tax holiday inspired by freedom

Posted 1 month, 0 days ago.

By Harold Holzer

Americans are enjoying a brief tax holiday this year–filings are not due until April 17–and credit for the postponement goes to an unexpected hero: none other than Abraham Lincoln. Continue Reading

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Issue: 13th Amendment, Congress, Economy, Executive Power, Slavery, Taxes

Tags: Abraham Lincoln Emancipation Proclamation Frederick Douglass

Rally ‘Round the Flag

Posted 2 months, 24 days ago.

By Sandy Mackenzie Lloyd

For two years, black men had tried to enlist in the US Army to help win the battle against slavery. At last they could, in the brand new United States Colored Troops. Continue Reading

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Issue: 13th Amendment, At the Center, Civil War

Tags: Frederick Douglass Historic Philadelphia Once Upon A Nation Union League United States Colored Troops

Frederick Douglass’s first speech 170 years ago

Posted 9 months, 9 days ago.

By Paige Scofield

Remembering one of the nineteenth century’s greatest leaders and abolitionists, Frederick Douglass. Continue Reading

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Issue: Etc.

Tags: Abolition Frederick Douglass Slavery

The other side of the Fourth of July

Posted 10 months, 17 days ago.

By Rachel Bradshaw

The Fourth of July was not always a cause for celebration for all people living in America. Continue Reading

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Issue: At the Center

Tags: Founding Fathers Frederick Douglass

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