Mark Clague's View Of Slavery

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Mark Clague’s article is a clear component of a representation of both sides of the argument. Clague points out that many are claiming the social injustice against African-American that the national anthem and patriotism does not glorify slavery or racism. Clague’s points outs to use the anthem as a platform to better understand ourselves and our history.
Clague explains to better understand the anthem one must understand Key’s feelings towards slavery. Although Key owned slaves, however, it was through inheritance. Throughout Key’s life he was dedicated to end slavery, his view was slavery was morally wrong.
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