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Harvard Law School

SOURCE: Institute of History, Archaeology, and Education
9-22-16

Annette Gordon-Reed tells historians the controversy over Harvard law school's shield is different from the fight over the Confederate flag

by Peter Feinman

She contrasted the Law School shield with the Confederate flag: the former was not created and has not been viewed as a symbol of slavery.

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Harvard Law School

Annette Gordon-Reed tells historians the controversy over Harvard law school's shield is different from the fight over the Confederate flag

by Peter Feinman