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History Description And Travel African Americans

Discusses the independence of Liberia and history of its founding by the American Colonization society. On July 26, 1847 Joseph Jenkins Roberts declared Liberia an independent republic. Also discusses the signifigance of New York State to conservationists, including its natural history. Discusses its ratification in Poughkeepsie of the U.S. Constitution on July 26, 1788.