Black Men Built the Capitol

Company

Library of Congress

Price

$22.95

Source

Official Store

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. Written by…