Civil War: Still a Difficult Race Issue

The Takeaway

It’s the 150th anniversary of The Civil War and the effects are still with us. Celeste Headlee reflects on her family’s role in the Civil War; the branches of her family tree include both slaves and owners. The Civil War is over, but the fight continues; we still argue over whether to fly the Confederate flag and how to teach the history of the war.

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