Sally Hemings
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
09/04/21
•17m
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Tune in as I tackle the mystery surrounding Sally Hemings, the enslaved woman who had a decades long affair with Thomas Jefferson.
While so much of her story remains unknown, the story of Sally Hemings remains a critical piece of the American story. Who was Sally Hemings? How did their relationship begin? And what evidence exists regarding their relationship?
I attempt to tackle all of this and more with this episode.
You can see show notes and source material at the website at www.civicsandcoffee.com
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