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“My challenge was to weave into the fabric of American history enough of the presence of blacks so that the story of the United States could be told adequately and fairly.”

Quote by John Hope Franklin

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John Hope Franklin

John Hope Franklin was an American historian renowned for his contributions to the study of African American history and the history of the American South. His extensive career, spanning over five decades, saw the publication of numerous influential books and articles. Franklin was a prominent figure in the field of history and a leading proponent for the study of African American history. more

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