The Liberty Line: The History of the Underground Railroad
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
07/30/22
•19m
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Many learned about the Underground Railroad in their history classes. Often described as a super secret network filled with tunnels and various stops along the route to freedom, the Underground Railroad has become a thing of mythic proportions. But would you believe me if I told you the railroad was not all that secret?
Join me this week as I dive into the history of the Underground Railroad. How did it come about? How successful was it?
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