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The [http://www.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/historic.htm#20 ''National Era''] was a weekly newspaper/magazine published in Washington, D.C. from 1847-1860. While the ''National Era'' was an abolitionist | The [http://www.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/historic.htm#20 ''National Era''] was a weekly newspaper/magazine published in Washington, D.C. from 1847-1860. While the ''National Era'' was an abolitionist newsmagazine, which dedicated a large portion of every issue to the evils of slavery, it also contained information on current events, short-essays, and editorials that pertained to a wide range of topics from education to philosophy. The ''National Era'' was socially significant because it was a component of the broader abolitionist movement. Additionally, the newsmagazine served to give uplifting portrayals of African-Americans and through disseminate national news [[Protest Music, Art and Literature|(Sylvester)]]. | ||
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Revision as of 21:03, 6 May 2006
The National Era: More than a Magazine
Photo courtesy of Abolitionist Persuasions
The National Era was a weekly newspaper/magazine published in Washington, D.C. from 1847-1860. While the National Era was an abolitionist newsmagazine, which dedicated a large portion of every issue to the evils of slavery, it also contained information on current events, short-essays, and editorials that pertained to a wide range of topics from education to philosophy. The National Era was socially significant because it was a component of the broader abolitionist movement. Additionally, the newsmagazine served to give uplifting portrayals of African-Americans and through disseminate national news (Sylvester).
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