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Many wealthy members of Congress are descendants of rich slaveholders − new study demonstrates the enduring legacy of slavery

  • Written by Neil K R Sehgal, PhD Student in Computer & Information Science, University of Pennsylvania
Many wealthy members of Congress are descendants of rich slaveholders − new study demonstrates the enduring legacy of slaveryA statue of Jefferson Davis, second from left, is on display in Statuary Hall on Capitol Hill in Washington. A slaveholder, Davis represented Mississippi in the Senate and House before the American Civil War.AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File

The legacy of slavery in America remains a divisive issue, with sharp political divides.

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