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United in Freedom: The Emancipation Proclamation Film
Black History Month: Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 • 11m
In June 2011, through a unique collaboration with the National Archives in Washington, D.C., The Henry Ford had the privilege of displaying the actual Emancipation Proclamation for 36 hours. The response from the community was overwhelming - and inspiring. Watch what happened when thousands of people came to see this amazing document, and what it meant to us here at The Henry Ford.
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Freedom of Speech: Connect 3
Courtesy of The Henry Ford, discover how an 1840 anti-slavery almanac, a painting of labor strikers, and a pink knitted hat connect, with Senior Curator and Curator of Public Life Donna Braden.