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Amistad National Recreation Area
Del Rio, TX
Amistad National Recreation Area, though primarily recreational, holds historical significance related to the Seminole Negro Indian Scouts who protected the Texas frontier. These scouts, descendants of Seminole and escaped slaves, played a crucial role in American history.
Counter-Narrative
The myth this site refutes: that Black Americans were not trusted to fight for the country. They fought — and were still denied the rights they defended.
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National Park Service
Before & After This Era
← Before · Early Republic
→ After · Jim Crow
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"Shared theme: Military Service & Freedom and Resistance"
"Shared theme: Military Service & Freedom and Resistance"
"Shared theme: Military Service & Freedom and Resistance"