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David M. Rubenstein History Galleries
The Journey Toward Freedom
15th-21st Centuries
African Americans have had an uneven history in this country. They came initially as forced labor to support the nation's economic development. But they brought with them a spirit that had a powerful impact. Their struggles for human rights forced the nation to rethink the meaning of freedom and equality. Both America and African Americans were profoundly shaped by this process. You are about to witness how these interactions unfolded over more than 400 years. |