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Anti-Slavery
How Nearly 300 Slaves Fought for Freedom in Court
Before emancipation, slaves had few avenues to freedom, aside from escape. An upcoming book, “Redemption Songs,” reveals how nearly 300 Missouri slaves fought for their freedom in court.
Anti-Slavery Passage Was Cut From Declaration of Independence
NEW YORK—A rare copy of Thomas Jefferson’s draft of the Declaration of Independence, which calls slavery “a cruel war against human nature,” is now on exhibit in New York City.
