02544cam a22003373u 4500 66329 UtSlPG 20260610134530.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 92838805 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Moore, John, Prof. What the Negro Has Done for Liberty in America The Negro and American Liberty Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-09-17 hekula03, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress) "What the Negro Has Done for Liberty in America" by Prof. John Moore is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the significant contributions of African Americans to the fight for liberty and freedom throughout American history, particularly during key conflicts such as the American Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Moore aims to advocate for a recognition of the profound impact that black individuals had in these struggles, challenging the prevailing narratives that often ignored or minimized their involvement. In this work, Moore recounts pivotal events and figures, highlighting notable heroes like Crispus Attucks, who died in the Boston Massacre, and the valor of black soldiers during the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. He illustrates how African Americans not only fought for their own freedom but also played crucial roles in the broader American fight for liberty. The author emphasizes the unrecognized valor of black troops and the importance of their sacrifices, aiming to ignite patriotism and respect for their contributions within the collective memory of the nation. Overall, the book serves as a powerful testament to the essential role that African Americans have played in the quest for freedom in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified African American soldiers United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Participation, African American https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66329 107151 107151