The American Constitution's Limitations on Abolishing Slavery
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The American Constitution's Limitations on Abolishing Slavery
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Did you know that when the Constitution of the United States was created, it was written in a way so that slavery could not be banned by the federal government until 1808? Executive Director of the Washington Library Kevin Butterfield discusses the details of how this was written and why.
Learn more about George Washington and slavery: https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia…
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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10
1:07:58
Slavery: George Washington's "Only Unavoidable Subject of Regret"
Slavery At Mount Vernon
21
4:24
What Were the Living Conditions of the Enslaved People at Mount Vernon?
Slavery At Mount Vernon
32
1:52:49
Lives Bound Together Opening & Annual Slave Memorial Commemoration Ceremony
Slavery At Mount Vernon
35
18:12
Facebook Livecast: The Opening of our "Lives Bound Together" Exhibit
Slavery At Mount Vernon