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The real history of the White House, Cicely Lewis

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The real history of the White House, Cicely Lewis
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (page 30) and index
resource.biographical
contains biographical information
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illustrations
Index
index present
Intended audience
Ages 9-14, Lerner PublicationsGrades 4-6, Lerner Publications
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The real history of the White House
Nature of contents
bibliography
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1311084221
Responsibility statement
Cicely Lewis
Series statement
Left out of history. Read woke books
Summary
"The White House is often seen as a symbol of freedom, but it was built by enslaved people. Learn more about the people who created this iconic site and how they are being acknowledged in modern times. Discover how Benjamin Banneker, a free Black land surveyor, mapped Washington, DC. Learn more about the first White House memoir, which was written by an enslaved person. Then read about how young people staged a protest in the White House."--, Page 4 of cover
Table Of Contents
The Truth about the White House -- A Symbol of Freedom, Built by the Enslaved People -- Enslaved Households of the President -- The Changing Face of the White House -- The True Colors of the White House
Target audience
juvenile
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