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15th Amendment and Its Results Print

Description:

This chromo-lithograph shows a montage of positive results of the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution. It depicts the Fifteenth Amendment as having beneficial effects in increasing African-American opportunities for education, jobs, and political participation. The African-Americans in this print are portrayed as dignified and fully deserving of these opportunities to participate in the national life of the United States, in contrast to some contemporary stereotypes.

Creator:

G. F. Kahl [artist]

Creation Date:

1870

Collection Number:

OVS 3344

Image Number:

TAH0736

Core Theme:

Of Campaigns and Conventions: American Political History

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