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Grandfather's Illegal Journal

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Great Grandmother Sues Oil Company

Great Grandmother Sues Oil Company

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Hardworking Grandmother

Hardworking Grandmother

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The Posen Family of Craftsmen

The Posen Family of Craftsmen

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Grandpa's Journey to Bring Kids to the U.S.

Grandpa's Journey to Bring Kids to the U.S.

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G.G. Grandfather’s U.S. Citizenship

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Political Roots

Political Roots

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Taking a Chance on America

Taking a Chance on America

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Catholic Divorce Scandal

Catholic Divorce Scandal

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Glenn Close’s Relative Was Disowned by the Quakers

Glenn Close’s Relative Was Disowned by the Quakers

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Related to Royalty

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Grandmothers Great Spirit

Grandmothers Great Spirit

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Finding Your Roots

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Issa Rae discovers that her ancestors were free people of color during the time of slavery.
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The family histories of politicians Tulsi Gabbard, Marco Rubio and Paul Ryan.
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Dr Gates traces the family history of S. Epatha Merkerson and Michael Strahan.
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Dr. Gates reveals the family history of Kal Penn, Sheryl Sandberg and Marisa Tomei.
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Journalists Christiane Amanpour, Ann Curry and Lisa Ling learn their family histories.
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