The Library of Congress presents an 1866 historical proclamation, given by President Andrew Johnson--who became the 17th President…
South Carolina ETV provides a video in which Historian Kate Masur, a professor at Northwestern University, explains the origins of…
This 2019 WSAV3 news report on the Georgia Historical Society's creation of a historical marker to honor the life of Susie King…
The University of Virginia presents an 1866 historical speech, given by President Andrew Johnson to the United States Senate, in…
The Library of Congress features an 1867 historical illustration, featured in Harper's Weekly, that depicts President Andrew…
Note: See 6th column, 2nd to last paragraph. Chronicling America presents a March 12, 1863 article from the Litchfield Enquirer…
The Library of Congress presents an 1865 Congressional Act, also known as the Freedmen's Bureau Act.The Freedmen's Bureau was a…
The Library of Congress presents a piece of 1865 historical legislation, endorsed by William Hunter, known as the Freedmen's…
YouTube presents a 2015 video, produced by ColumbiaLearn and hosted by Dr. Eric Foner, that provides a lecture on how President…
Note: This source is provided only in transcript form.Teaching American History presents 1866 legislation, written by President…
South Carolina State Library features an 1874 historical speech by African American Congressman, Alonzo J. Ransier. Themes…
Note: This article begins in the middle of the fifth paragraph on page one. Chronicling America provides an article from the…
Note: See the top of the third column on page eight. Some language may be offensive to readers.Chronicling America provides a…
This 2021 Seizing Freedom podcast episode, hosted by historian Kidada Williams, focuses on Susie King Taylor- an African American…
The Power Library presents an 1866 historical speech, given by James R. Doolittle to the United States Senate, that provides…
NPR features a podcast in which reporter Sarah McCammon discusses the origins, development, and eventual reversal of "Forty Acres…