American experience. Reconstruction, the second Civil War. 2 of 3

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In the tumultuous years after the Civil War (1863-77), America grappled with how to rebuild itself, how to successfully bring the South back into the Union and how to bring former slaves into the life of the country. Walker talks about black reconstruction and counter reaction by southern whites, importance of voting rights, labor negotiations with former owners, black legislators, 1877 compromise, revolution going backwards, struggle for political and civil equality, 1913 Gettysburg reunion and anniversary of Emancipation Proclamation.

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51 minutes

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Alexander Street

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