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Watercolor of James Forten (1766-1842) believed to have been painted during his lifetime. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania)

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The American Patriot’s Daily Almanac is a website by Bill Bennett and John T.E. Cribb that publishes historical events that happened every day in American history.

By Richard F. (Buz) Williams October 19, 2017