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Reconstruction Era | The Great Betrayal | 6

American History Tellers

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The Centennial Celebrations

Tilden campaigned on his anti-corruption credentials, pledging to clean up the scandal-plague federal government. He also promised white southerners that he would bring an end to what he called the Repacity of Carpet Bag Tyronies. But further south, violence against black Americans told a different story. Fills you with pride to celebrate America's Centennial as a freedman with your brothers and arms. Forward much!

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