A story most Americans don't know. *Slaves built the Capitol, White House, and other important Washington structures *The National Mall sits on the site of the city's once-bustling slave market *The grounds that are now Arlington National Cemetery were once a self-sustaining village for former slaves Millions of people visit the National Mall, the White House, and the U.S. Capitol each year. If they only hear the standard story, a big question remains: Where's the black history? Packed with new information and archival photos, Black Men Built the Capitol answers this question.
| ISBN: | 9781493029686 |
| Publication date: | 1st November 2017 |
| Author: | Jesse J. Holland |
| Publisher: | The Lyons Press an imprint of Globe Pequot |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 192 pages |
| Genres: |
History of the Americas Ethnic studies Antiques, vintage and collectables |