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Uncover the history of the broken dream of 40 acres and a mule after the Civil War. Learn about the promises made and the reality of reparations in this video. Learn about the unfulfilled promise of 40 acres and a mule after the Civil War. Discover the history, reparations, and Abraham Lincoln's role in this important part of American history. "40 acres and a mule" refers to a promise made during the Reconstruction era in the United States, following the Civil War. It originated from Special Field Orders No. 15, issued by Union General William Tecumseh Sherman in January 1865. The order aimed to redistribute land to newly freed African American families in the South, granting each family 40 acres of land and, in some cases, an army mule. However, this promise was largely unfulfilled, as President Andrew Johnson reversed Sherman's orders later that year, returning much of the land to its previous owners. The phrase has since become symbolic of the unfulfilled promises and the struggle for African American rights and reparations.

Real Talk. God Bless the United State of America and our Sacred and Venerated Flag (click on more) Colors The three colors of our Flag have long been associated with the United States, yet some Americans don’t know the symbolism and meaning behind them: RED symbolizes strength, valor, and the blood shed by those who have fought to protect our freedoms and our country WHITE symbolizes purity, innocence, and the pursuit of peace (insure domestic tranquility) BLUE symbolizes vigilance, perseverance, and justice like the ocean and sky (endless horizons with endless opportunities) These characteristics are aligned closely with the values of America, which is why they are represented in the colors of the American flag. Stripes The modern-day American flag possesses 13 stripes of alternating red and white color. Like every other element on the American flag, there’s deep meaning behind these stripes. When America gained its independence from Great Britain, it had 13 colonies: Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts Bay, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. The 13 stripes recognized in the American flag represent each of these 13 founding colonies. Stars As you know, the 50 stars on the American flag represent the 50 states that comprises the United States of America. More than ever, we must honor, protect, and cherish our flag and our nation.  We are stronger together. We all must continue to work on a more perfect union to secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity. This is HOME.

There is so much history in Cumberland Gap National Historic Park. In this article I share a slice from the Civil War, including a foray into Gap Cave. https://lnkd.in/gCVqv4nH

After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no man could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, (Rev 7:9) Learn more https://lnkd.in/dGWMJgc

After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no man could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, (Rev 7:9) Learn more https://lnkd.in/dGWMJgc

After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no man could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, (Rev 7:9) Learn more https://lnkd.in/dGWMJgc

After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no man could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, (Rev 7:9) Learn more https://lnkd.in/dGWMJgc

After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no man could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, (Rev 7:9) Learn more https://lnkd.in/dGWMJgc

After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no man could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, (Rev 7:9) Learn more https://lnkd.in/dGWMJgc