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Carol Burnett Learns Who Fought in Wars — and Who Fled
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Carol Burnett uncovers some surprising connections between her family and the Civil War.
Sunny Hostin Explores Her Puerto Rican Roots
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Sunny Hostin's traces her lineage back three generations to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
Danielle Brooks Learns the Dollar Value of Her Ancestors
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Danielle Brooks learns the dollar value of her enslaved fifth great-grandparents.
Tracy Morgan Discovers a Pre-Civil War Freed Ancestor
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Tracy Morgan's third great-grandfather lived as a free man prior to The Civil War.
Anthony Ramos' Ancestor was Enslaved by Conquistadors
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Anthony Ramos learns about his 15th great-grandfather's fate at the hand of a conquistador
Jeff Daniels Ancestors Testified in the Salem Witch Trials
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Jeff Daniels discovers his 8th great grandfather testified at the Salem Witch Trials.
Jesse Williams Discovers the Story of An Enslaved Ancestor
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Jesse learns about his ancestor, July Hadley's life as an enslaved individual.
Anthony Ramos Traces Roots Back to Ninth Great-Grandparents
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Anthony Ramos traces his father's mother's roots back to his ninth great grandparents.
Cyndi Lauper's Ancestors Played a Part in a Swiss Rebellion
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Cyndi Lauper's great-grandfather organized a rebellion in Switzerland in the 1650s.
Niecy Nash Discovers Her Ancestor's History as Slaves
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Niecy Nash reads the first tangible evidence she's seen about her slave ancestors.
Sunny Hostin Learns About Her Grandmother's Missing Father
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A 1940 census, reveals that Sonny Hostin's grandmother's father was absent from her home
Sanaa Learns About Her Paternal Grandfather’s Journey
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Sanaa learns about her paternal grandfather's roots and struggles.
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