Lincoln freed slaves, then sent them to Haiti

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A thought-provoking journey into the lesser-known aspects of Abraham Lincoln's legacy: his ambitious plan to resettle freed slaves. Discover the complexities of Lincoln's vision, exploring his desire to end slavery while grappling with his reservations about racial integration. Uncover the dramatic events surrounding the ill-fated attempt to relocate freed slaves to the Caribbean and the profound impact it had on their lives. This captivating exploration sheds light on the intricate layers of Lincoln's approach to emancipation and invites us to examine the complexities of history.
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