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Francis Scott Key

Francis Scott Key, His Fight Against Slavery, & The Star Spangled Banner

Francis Scott Key.  Author of the Star Spangled Banner, heroe of American history, and a man whose past is deeply wrought with controversies.  Modern textbooks and websites claim he was a racist hypocrite.  Historians of his time claim he was a freedom fighter and good man. So who was he?  Want to read more? The …

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The Founding Fahters' War On Slavery in America

The Founding Fathers Waged War On Slavery

Words of freedom are painted throughout America’s history.  Equality, inalienable rights, the pursuit of happiness, and a good life.  All these words ignite hope in people’s chests at the thought that there might be a chance to truly taste freedom. And then it vanishes like vapor into thin air.  America wasn’t founded on freedom and …

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