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America 250: How slavery in Louisiana shaped the economic foundation of the U.S.
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July 8, 2026
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10:18Now PlayingABC News’ Linsey Davis travels to the Whitney and Woodland Plantations in Louisiana to uncover the brutal realities of slavery that powered the economic growth and expansion of America.
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