From
“Lincoln 365,” by Arnold Kunst:
May 17
Blacks in colonial America were far
more influential than is commonly supposed. According to Lincoln, in five of
the original thirteen states – Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, New
Jersey and North Carolina - free Negroes had the right to vote. They
undoubtedly played a part in the ratification of the Constitution and certainly
were included in the preamble 'we the people.'
‘Your progress is guaranteed
insofar as you start out with, and continue to maintain, a clear view of the
obstacles.'
- Arnold Kunst
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