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Dec 27 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
The ACW employs a number of tricks, uniquely applied to Grant, to take a man who cared nothing for the slave and transform him into a civil rights fighter. The magic is done by never explaining why Grant's views evolve. 1/4
#history #ushistory #civilwar
acwm.org/blog/myths-mis…
2/4 The ACW admits that Grant cared little for the slave at the start of the war--quoting the same letters that have appeared on my feed. Grant only changes his view to win the war. Did Southern views "evolve" for the same reason?
#BlackHistory #quote
3/4 Does the ACW have an article about Stephens moving from the Cornerstone to a fighter for civil rights of Blacks? No! Instead, the ACW refers you to a Grant book by 2 activist historians that I already exposed on my feed! (Blight & Simpson)
4/4 In fact, the 1868 Republican Platform supported Black voting ONLY in the South, leaving it to the North ("loyal states") to decide for themselves. Grant followed the radicals to secure power. The ACW forgets all these details: that is how the magic trick is performed.
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