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Basic Black Live: The Emancipation Proclamation at 150

Special | 26m 46s

Basic Black Live: The Emancipation Proclamation at 150

The Emancipation Proclamation is 150 years old this week. Historian Eric Foner called this document one of the most important documents in American history. Does the Emancipation Proclamation have any meaning for contemporary times? Also, our panelists look ahead with predictions for 2013.

01/04/2013 | Rating NR

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Basic Black

Basic Black Live: The Emancipation Proclamation at 150

Special | 26m 46s

The Emancipation Proclamation is 150 years old this week. Historian Eric Foner called this document one of the most important documents in American history. Does the Emancipation Proclamation have any meaning for contemporary times? Also, our panelists look ahead with predictions for 2013.

01/04/2013 | Rating NR

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