FOURTEEN was a moving theatrical performance that shed light on the Reconstruction era and the ratification of the 14th Amendment. Through dramatic interpretation of original texts, the performance brought to life the leaders, influential figures, and everyday Americans who were central to the Reconstruction era. In this clip, performers use the words of the 39th Congress as they debate the proposed 14th Amendment to the Constitution.
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The 39th Congress Debates: A Clip From FOURTEEN
July 15, 2020
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