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Memory Palace Week: Hercules Posey and George Washington (1797) w/ Nate DiMeo

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The Forgotten Chef: Hercules Posey

This chapter explores the life of Hercules Posey, an enslaved chef for George Washington, shedding light on the complexities of their relationship amid systemic oppression. It highlights the contradictions in Washington's character as a slave owner and the broader narrative of forgotten histories in American slavery.

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