This pamphlet documents the tragic events of July 4, 1876, in Hamburgh, South Carolina, during a Democratic celebration that resulted in the massacre of six African American citizens. Titled ""A Centennial Fourth of July Democratic Celebration. The Massacre of six Colored Citizens of the United States at Hamburgh, S. C., on July 4, 1876. Debate on the Hamburgh Massacre, in the U. S. House of Representatives, July 15th and 18th, 1876,"" this historical record offers crucial insights into the racial tensions and violence of the Reconstruction Era. The pamphlet includes transcripts from the U.S. House of Representatives debates concerning the Hamburgh Massacre, providing a firsthand account of the political reactions and investigations that followed. This work is an invaluable resource for understanding the struggles and injustices faced by African Americans during this tumultuous period in American history. It sheds light on the complexities of post-Civil War America and serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing fight for equality and justice.
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