In the Shadow of Liberty: The Hidden History of Slavery, Four Presidents, and Five Black Lives Cover:Paperback This engaging little book carries

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In the Shadow of Liberty: The Hidden History of Slavery, Four Presidents, and Five Black Lives Cover:Paperback This engaging little book carriesHardcover Paperback Did you know that many of Americas Founding Fatherswho fought for liberty and justice for allwere slave owners? Through the powerful stories of five enslaved people who were owned by four of our greatest presidents, this middle grade nonfiction book helps set the record straight about the role slavery played in the founding of America. From Billy Lee, valet to George Washington, to Alfred Jackson, personal manservant and lifelong