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Q&A: Jesse Holland, "The Invisibles: The Untold Story of African American Slaves in the White House"

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The History of Arlington House and Freedman's Village

This chapter explores the origins and significance of Arlington House and Freedman's Village in Arlington, Virginia. It discusses the establishment of Freedman's Village as a thriving community for freed African Americans and its eventual demolition to make way for Arlington National Cemetery.

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