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Apr 2020
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What Happened To The Racist F***ing A**h...

Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness
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Lawyer, historian, and author Robert Icenhauer-Ramirez sits down with Jonathan to discuss the Civil War and its aftermath, including what happened to confederate officials, the process of abolishing slavery, Lincoln’s presidency, and much more. Professor Icenhauer-Ramirez's book “Treason on Trial: United States v. Jefferson Davis” exposes the legality behin ... Show More
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