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Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)
1850
1891
Pheleg Van Trusedale
Adams, Francis Colburn
12019011
"White man bery unsartin": "Nigger haint got no friends, no how"; the blackest chapter in the history of the Republican Party; the men who robbed and combined to rob the freedmen of their hard earnings.
The Washers and Scrubbers: The Men Who Robbed Them
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"White man bery unsartin": "Nigger haint got no friends, no how"; the blackest… by F. C. Adams is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work deeply critiques the corruption within the Freedmen's Bank and the exploitation of freed Black people's hard-earned savings by various political actors, especially those affiliated with the Republican Party. Through a detailed examination of the bank's operations, Adams highlights the betrayal faced by many in the Black community during the Reconstruction era. The content of the book revolves around the nefarious activities surrounding the Freedmen's Bank, where prominent Republicans conspired to rob the bank of funds deposited by freed slaves. Adams recounts the testimonies and scandals that emerged, revealing how these supposed allies of the Black community engaged in fraudulent practices and failed to protect the interests of their constituents. Central figures are identified, showing how they manipulated the system for personal gain, often leveraging their political influence to safeguard their crimes from scrutiny. Adams further argues that this betrayal not only impoverished many families but also instilled a deep distrust among the Black community towards white politicians and institutions. Overall, the book serves as a damning indictment of the moral failures within the political elite during a pivotal time in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: Politics
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