Shhh…slavery happened in America and it was a helluva lot worse than white people want to admit.

Donald ordered the National Park Service to remove this photo because it makes Donald feel uncomfortable.

Overseer Artayou Carrier whipped me. I was two months in bed sore from the whipping. My master come after I was whipped; he discharged the overseer. The very words of poor Peter, taken as he sat for his picture. Baton Rouge, La., April 2, 1863. (War Dept.) NARA FILE #: 165-JT-230 WAR & CONFLICT BOOK #: 109

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