Congress Honors African-American Slaves Who Helped to Build US Capitol
(Washington Examiner) — African-American slaves sweated in the summer heat and shivered in the winter’s cold while helping to build the U.S. Capitol. Congress took note of their service and sacrifice Wednesday by erecting commemorative plaques inside the Capitol in their honor. Lawmakers said the memorials will ensure that the contributions of slaves in building one of the world’s most recognizable buildings are never again forgotten.
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