The Great Mississippi River Flood of 1927
The Great Mississippi River Flood of 1927
Dec 7, 2021
si.edu
In 1927, during the worst flood in the history of the Mississippi River Valley, Herbert Hoover and the Red Cross set up "concentration camps" where African Americans were forced to work under duress on the levee. This dark chapter in history was further obscured by a media campaign designed to cover up the exploitation and mistreatment of Black workers. This piece of history challenges the narratives often left out of mainstream discussions and reminds us of the complexities surrounding race, po
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In 1927, during the worst flood in the history of the Mississippi River Valley, Herbert Hoover and the Red Cross set up "concentration camps" where African Americans were forced to work under duress on the levee. This dark chapter in history was further obscured by a media campaign designed to cover up the exploitation and mistreatment of Black workers. This piece of history challenges the narratives often left out of mainstream discussions and reminds us of the complexities surrounding race, po
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