False narratives have blurred the history of slavery in the United States.
For example, despite his own words regarding his intentions, former US President Abraham Lincoln (1809-65) continues to be credited with freeing enslaved Africans and presented as a morally upright person with good intentions.
Here, we debunk some of these myths, starting with Lincoln being no abolitionist.
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