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- Amistad America
- This site features information about the historical slave revolt, as well as material about the recreation of the ship for tourist ventures. The site also features a detailed section about the history of the slave ship, including a timeline, maps, and court cases, as well as a schedule for upcoming events at the recreation site. (Source: Amistad America)
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- Dred Scott Case, The
- This site contains information about Dred Scott and his legal struggle to be declared free. His effort led to a landmark Supreme Court decision. The site features a chronology as well as excerpts of text from the various hearings. (Source: Washington University, University Libraries)
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- Emancipation Proclamation, The
- As part of an on-line exhibition at the National Archives, this site contains a digitized copy of the Emancipation Proclamation. Also featured are an early version of the Proclamation, a text transcript for easier reading, and links to historical essays and audio files that deal with the Emancipation Proclamation's historical impact on American society. (Source: National Archives)
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- Juneteenth
- Juneteenth celebrates the belated emancipation of Texas slaves. The site features historical information on the origin and growth of the holiday, a national registry database for celebrants of Juneteenth, and information on national and international community celebrations. (Source: Juneteeth.com)
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- Juneteenth
- This site gives a brief historical explanation of Juneteenth and offers recommendations for further reading on the topic. Recommendations include selected titles and resources for both adults and children along with a list of web resources. (Source: County of Los Angeles Public Library Ethnic Resource Centers)
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- Last Slave Ships, The
- This site serves as the online accompaniment to the Last Slave Ships exhibit at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West, Florida. The site and exhibit focus on an 1860 event in which three illegal slave ships were intercepted by the US Navy and brought to Key West. This event is used to explore broader historical themes related to the slave trade on the site through articles and images. (Source: Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society, Inc)
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- Rebellion: John Horse and the Black Seminoles
- This informative site contains a variety of materials about John Horse and the Black Seminoles and the slave rebellion that took place in Florida from 1835-1838. The site features several online exhibits that include image galleries, maps, and timelines. (Source: J.B. Bird)
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- Uncomfortable Truths – The Shadow of Slave Trading on Art & Design
- The Victoria & Albert Museum in London created the exhibit, "Uncomfortable Truth – The Shadow of Slave Trading on Art & Design." The site notes, "2007 marks the bi-centenary of the parliamentary abolition of the slave trade. It is a landmark year, not just in British history but in human history, signalling the end of 400 years of slavery." The link "Contemporary Works" contains information about the exhibit and artists. It also links to maps of the museum and additional resources on slavery. Photographs of works in the collection, poetry, and a discussion board are also found on this site. (Source: Victoria and Albert Museum)
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