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What if the South never became citizens again?(1)
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August 21, 2026
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0:34Now PlayingKurt Andersen explores a provocative counterfactual scenario regarding the reconstruction era and the integration of the South. Reflecting on a conversation with a historian, this discussion probes the hypothetical trajectory of the United States had citizenship been withheld following the abolition of slavery. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the themes of political satire and alternative history found within his recent work, examining how the nation might have evolved into a different kind of global powerhouse.
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