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The history of the United States beginning with the First Americans to Contemporary America in the 21st Century.
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The Beginning of 1863 | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 1

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Dr. Stephen R. Wise discusses the early days of the Civil War, in Charleston, S.C. The war began with the firing on Fort Sumter, which painted Charleston as a prime target for the Union. Leading up to...
The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon

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Students will demonstrate their understanding of four historical, South Carolina figures and how their roles during the Revolution contributed to Charleston history, as well as make a connection...

Segregation | South Carolina Public Radio

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“S” is for Segregation. Segregation, the residential, political, and social isolation of African Americans, by law and custom was accomplished in South Carolina in the last quarter of the 19th century...
The 13th Amendment | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 4

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This is an excerpt from the University of South Carolina public series, Conversations on the Civil War - 1863. Dr. Walter Edgar speaks to Dr. Thavolia Gylmph, Duke University, about the 13th Amendment...
Impact on Slave Owners | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 3

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This is an excerpt from the University of South Carolina public series, Conversations on the Civil War - 1863. Dr. Walter Edgar speaks to Dr. Thavolia Gylmph, Duke University, about the impact the...
Impact of Emancipation | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 2

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This is an excerpt from the University of South Carolina public series, Conversations on the Civil War - 1863. Dr. Walter Edgar speaks to Dr. Thavolia Gylmph, Duke University, about the impact the...