I wonder why historical facts such as these are kept out of American history books? Even more to the point, I wonder why American history books lead you to believe that something like this was impossible? Be honest now, what level of proof is required before the Dept. of Education and the vast majority of public education facilities are condemned as nothing more than propaganda and indoctrination machines. What is it going to take before the useful idiots of this country realize that what has been done to them and is now being done even more dramatically to their children is nothing short of CHILD ABUSE? An Historic Debate View Larger Image From the time before the American War for Independence, black Americans served as elected officials in local politics. Following the Civil War, hundreds more were elected to state and federal office. For example, at the national level, in 1871,...