No, African Americans are obviously not the only ones. They were just most conspicuously left out (along with Native Americans) and their struggle to attain the rights guaranteed by the Constitution is an elemental part of America's history and identity.
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You suggested that it's the only part that matters. Maybe that was just an imprudent rhetorical flourish, but it reflects the attitude that seems to pervade this project. It's always good to add depth to history; not so good to abandon perspective.
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