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A Powerful Partnership
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A Powerful Partnership
Frederick Douglass agrees to join William Lloyd Garrison to advocate for abolitionism.
Douglass and Garrison Meet
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Douglass and Garrison Meet
In September of 1838, Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison met in Nantucket.
Douglass Publishes "The North Star"
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Douglass Publishes "The North Star"
In Rochester, NY, Frederick Douglass publishes abolitionist newspaper "The North Star."
One Slave Makes a Difference
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One Slave Makes a Difference
Escaped slave George Latimer's imprisonment and subsequent release affects the country.
Abolitionist Allies Fall Out
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Abolitionist Allies Fall Out
After the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850, abolition takes on a new urgency for enslaved people
Tragedy Leads to Inspiration
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Tragedy Leads to Inspiration
An 1849 Cholera outbreak in Cincinnati claims Harriet Beecher Stowe's beloved son Charlie.
JFK Sneak Peek
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JFK Sneak Peek
Watch the exclusive 30-minute sneak peek of "JFK," premiering on PBS Nov 11&12 at 9/8c.
Two Abolitionists Unite
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Two Abolitionists Unite
Abolitionist activists Angelina Grimke and Theodore Weld come together.
The Burning of Pennsylvania Hall
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The Burning of Pennsylvania Hall
An anti-abolitionist mob threatens a meeting and burns Pennsylvania Hall to the ground.
Chapter 1 | Chasing the Moon, Part 2
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Chapter 1 | Chasing the Moon, Part 2
Watch Chapter 1 of Chasing the Moon, Part 2.
Chapter 1 | Chasing the Moon, Part 3
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Chapter 1 | Chasing the Moon, Part 3
Watch Chapter 1 of Chasing the Moon, Part 3.
Ed Dwight: First African American Candidate for Space
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Ed Dwight: First African American Candidate for Space
Ed Dwight Jr. was the first African American to be trained as an astronaut.
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