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Sharon McMahon on The Unsung Americans Who Altered the Course of History

The Daily Stoic

CHAPTER

Unearthing Hidden Histories

This chapter explores the challenges of nonfiction writing through the lens of Anna Jeans and her family's connections to the Underground Railroad. It highlights the complexities of uncovering the stories of lesser-known abolitionists and the impact of figures like Emma Lazarus and Ralph Waldo Emerson. The narrative ultimately reflects on the symbolism of the Statue of Liberty as a beacon of liberation, intertwining themes of freedom, responsibility, and the importance of unsung heroes.

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