Horace King: From Captive Carpenter to Master Bridge Architect
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Aaron Douglas (May 26, 1899—February 2, 1979) was an African American painter and graphic artist who played a...
William Harvey Carney was an African American soldier during the American Civil War who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Fort Wagner. Carney’s actions at...
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