The "Cornerstone" of the Confederate Army Was Slavery
Describing Slaves as Soldiers Isn't Just a Lie. It Dishonors Their Memory
I came across this newspaper clipping on the same twitter feed that I referenced a few days ago. I thought I would use it to make a quick point about the importance of historical context and memory.
This is a point that I will continue to make until I am blue in the face.
Our tendency to see slavery in the context of the plantation and other antebellum se…
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