Teaching American History in South Carolina presents an 1865 historical oath, taken by Jacob F. Strait, that declares his…
The New York Times presents an 1864 newspaper article that includes a proclamation, signed by President Abraham Lincoln and…
YouTube presents a 2020 video, produced by NBC News Learn, that describes the change in Reconstruction policy once President…
The Library of Congress features an 1883 historical illustration, drawn by Gaylord Watson, that depicts various formerly enslaved,…
Find a Grave features a headstone (images submitted by Laureli and Sean McKim), located at Mount Hope Cemetary in Rochester, New…
Note: Haywood's narrative begins on page 130 of the collection. The historical photograph described within the narrative as having…
Note: This photograph was taken as along with a narrative collected by the Federal Writers' Project: Slave Narrative Project.The…
The Public Broadcasting Services presents a 2020 video that draws connections between the origins of "Juneteenth"--also known as…
YouTube presents a 2020 video, produced by Vox, that explores that significance of "Juneteenth"--also known as Freedom Day or…
YouTube features a 2020 video, produced by History, that provides a discussion of the relevance of "Juneteenth"--also known as…
Note: A transcript is provided along with the radio segment; language may be offensive.National Public Radio presents a 2020 radio…
Note: A transcript is included with the radio segment.National Public Radio presents a 2017 radio segment that provides a short…
Find a Grave features a headstone (image submitted by Steve Dunn), located at the Lexington Cemetary in Lexington, Kentucky,…
Note: 3rd column, bottom.Chronicling America features an 1865 Wheeling Daily Register newspaper article, written by an unknown…
Congress.gov presents a 2020 piece of legislation, sponsored by Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), that supports the…
Note: Included with the interview is a link to the transcript; language may be offensive.The Library of Congress presents a 1940…