The Untold Side of History: 15 Famous People Who Benefited from Slavery
The Untold Side of History: 15 Famous People Who Benefited from Slavery - History Collection
5. John Hancock
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John Hancock, renowned for his prominent signature on the Declaration of Independence, inherited enslaved individuals through his uncle’s estate in Massachusetts. While Hancock himself did not purchase or sell enslaved...