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Black Men Built the Capitol : Discovering African-American History In and Around Washington, D.C.
Overview
A story most Americans don't know. *Slaves built the Capitol, White House, and other important Washington structures
*The National Mall sits on the site of the city's once-bustling slave market
*The grounds that are now Arlington National Cemetery were once a self-sustaining village for former slaves Millions of people visit the National Mall, the White House, and the U.S. Capitol each year. If they only hear the standard story, a big question remains: Where's the black history? Packed with new information and archival photos, Black Men Built the Capitol answers this question.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781493029686
- ISBN-10: 1493029681
- Publisher: Lyons Press
- Publish Date: September 2017
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.7 pounds
- Page Count: 216
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