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FREEDOM SUITS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

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Tag: Civil War

The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States between the Union[e] (“the North”) and the Confederacy (“the South”), which had been formed by states that had seceded from the Union.

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On this day, we remember Nina Simone's famous quote about "freedom." "I'll tell you what freedom is to me: No fear!" This quote encapsulates her view that true freedom is…
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Juneteenth Perspectives

12 Jun 202328 Jan 2024
The Freedom Suits Memorial Foundation celebrates Juneteenth by examining its history and its potential impact on current generations of all ethnicities. Compelling reading: "The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth," from the…
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