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Redeeming The Declaration: A Moral Compass for A More Perfect Union

Presented by Asa Gordon from the African American Civil War Museum
2024-02-06 18:00:00 2024-02-06 19:00:00 America/New_York Redeeming The Declaration: A Moral Compass for A More Perfect Union Uncover America's history through the transformative lens of the Declaration of Independence. During the Revolutionary War, enslaved individuals used it to claim their rights. Post-Civil War, the Declaration's preamble, not the Constitution, underpinned Union restoration, igniting ongoing debates. Explore how this document shaped America's history and constitution. Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2

Tuesday, February 06
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-06 18:00:00 2024-02-06 19:00:00 America/New_York Redeeming The Declaration: A Moral Compass for A More Perfect Union Uncover America's history through the transformative lens of the Declaration of Independence. During the Revolutionary War, enslaved individuals used it to claim their rights. Post-Civil War, the Declaration's preamble, not the Constitution, underpinned Union restoration, igniting ongoing debates. Explore how this document shaped America's history and constitution. Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2

Hyattsville

Meeting Room 2

Uncover America's history through the transformative lens of the Declaration of Independence. During the Revolutionary War, enslaved individuals used it to claim their rights. Post-Civil War, the Declaration's preamble, not the Constitution, underpinned Union restoration, igniting ongoing debates. Explore how this document shaped America's history and constitution.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Speaker or Panel | Discussions | Black Heritage |

TAGS: | Black Heritage |

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