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Cultural history of the United States

An engraving of William Wells Brown in London. This was published in his book, "Three Years in Europe." No photo of Brown has ever been found.

William Wells Brown may be the most famous 19th century African American writer you’ve never heard of

Books

William Wells Brown was one of the most prominent African American writers in the 19th century. But many people now don’t know who he is.

A Confederate battle flag flies at the grave of a Confederate Civil War soldier in South Carolina

The Confederate origins of Memorial Day

Global Politics

Obama’s German controversy

Global Politics
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