Description
A story most Americans do not know.
*Slaves built the Capitol, White House, and other essential Washington structures
*The National Mall sits at the web site of the city’s once-bustling slave market
*The grounds that are actually Arlington National Cemetery were once a self-sustaining village for former slaves
Millions of people seek advice from the National Mall, the White House, and the U.S. Capitol every year. If they only hear the usual story, a large question remains: Where’s the black history? Packed with new information and archival photos, Black Men Built the Capitol answers this query.