Q&A: Jesse Holland, "The Invisibles: The Untold Story of African American Slaves in the White House"
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Story of Elias Polk, a Conservative Slave Turned Political Figure, and Evaluating Historical Figures' Treatment of Slaves
Learn about Elias Polk, a former slave of James Polk, who became a political figure in Tennessee. Explore the complexities of his conservative political stance and the discussion surrounding historical figures' treatment of slaves.
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