Stanford professor finds inspiration from the diaries of his great-grandfather, who escaped slavery

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As Juneteenth approaches, Stanford Law Professor William B. Gould, IV shares the journals of his great-grandfather who escaped slavery and fought against the Confederacy in the American Civil War. He discusses how his great-grandfather’s words continue to be an inspiration for contemporary generations.

Read the story: https://news.stanford.edu/2021/06/16/finding-fortitude-diaries-escaped-slave/

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