New museum spotlights Thaddeus Stevens' abolitionist legacy
Summary
A new museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, honors Thaddeus Stevens, a Congressman from the Civil War era. Stevens strongly fought against slavery and supported equal rights for all races.Key Facts
- Thaddeus Stevens was a Congressman during the Civil War.
- He was a strong abolitionist who opposed slavery.
- Stevens also worked for racial equality.
- A new museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, celebrates his life and work.
- The museum aims to educate visitors about Stevens' role in history.
- Liz McKenna from PBS News Student Reporting Labs reported this story.
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