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[RERUN] EPISODE 79: Slavery

History on Fire

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Contradictions of Jefferson and Hemings

This chapter examines Thomas Jefferson's conflicting views on slavery, juxtaposing his ideological stance with his personal actions as a slave owner. It highlights the complex and troubling relationship between Jefferson and Sally Hemings, raising crucial questions about consent, familial ties, and the ethical dilemmas of their intertwined lives within the context of slavery.

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