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Edward Larson’s “American Inheritance” confirms a tragic truth, writes Jon Meacham: “White Americans knew and understood that slavery was wrong and liberty was precious, but chose not to act decisively according to that knowledge and that understanding.”

Can the Country Come to Terms With Its Original Sin?

In Edward J. Larson’s “American Inheritance,” the Pulitzer-winning historian attempts to insert reason into a passionate public conversation.

6:20 PM · Jan 18, 2023

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Ever hear of The Civil War?

Jules Winnfeild

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White Christian nationalists can't. Everyone else did and that's why they all so triggered fr

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Well modern Israel sure doesn’t seem to be losing any sleep🧐

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Every ethnic society took slaves. This narrative is nothing but racist.

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