American experience. Reconstruction, the second Civil War. Interview with Russell Duncan, historian, University of Copenhagen. 2 of 5 / [produced by WGBH]
In the tumultuous years after the Civil War (1863-77), America grappled with how to rebuild itself, how to successfully bring the South back into the Union and how to bring former slaves into the life of the country. Topics include Tunis Campbell, Andrew Johnson, labor contracts, occupying Union forces, being forced from St. Catherines Island, purchase of Belleville, Reconstruction Acts of 1867, Campbell's charisma, registering black voters, running for office
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