
"The Presidents and the People" by Corey Brettschneider
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Examining Historical Figures' Views on the Constitution and Civil Rights
The chapter delves into how Frederick Douglass challenged beliefs denying black people legal personhood under the Constitution and advocated for the rights of all Americans. It contrasts his viewpoint with that of abolitionists and explores Woodrow Wilson's justification of federal government segregation based on national efficiency.
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