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 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 …