And so when people tell me about my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, Abraham Lincoln this and Abraham Lincoln that. He did so much for African Americans. Yeah. As the 16th president. But just remember, Rutherford B. Hayes was also a Republican, and it was he who initiated the biggest double cross in African American history, when he brought an end to Reconstruction. I want to talk about all of that and maybe reconstruct a little bit more about your history. And I love the little bit of history and the glimpse into your mom and dad. (02:42–02:56)
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Asserts that Rutherford B. Hayes ended Reconstruction, which is described as a significant betrayal to African Americans.
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