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Thy Will Be Done: George Washington and the Legacy of Slavery
Historian John Garrison Marks talks about his book on George Washington and the legacy of slavery.
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- Length
- About 2 hr
- Setting
- Indoors
- Length
- About 2 hr
- Setting
- Indoors
What to expect
John Garrison Marks discusses his latest book, Thy Will Be Done, and how Americans have remembered George Washington's ties to slavery: he enslaved more people than any other founder, yet was the only one to emancipate the people he held. The evening also includes after-hours viewing of two original printed Declarations of Independence and a showcase of rare founding-era materials.
Good to know
- Free and open to all
- Registration required for the Zoom link
- After-hours viewing of two original printed Declarations
Venue
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