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“If the house is to be set in the order, one cannot begin with the present; he must begin with the past”

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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