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Broken Promises And Black Revolutionary War Soldiers

Season 1 Episode 12 | 10m 52s

What were the promises made by the Continental and British armies to the thousands of Black soldiers during the American Revolution and what were the the actual outcomes of those promises? Through the Black soldier experiences, we uncover the broken promises, the United States’ paradoxical commitment to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and the fight for abolition that followed the Revo

Aired: 11/20/24
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