2/24/25 Two books for Black History Month

Part One- Jeffrey Boutwell, author of "Boutwell: Radical Republican and Champion of Democracy." The author's distant ancestor George Boutwell was an important force for racial equality in the 19th century. He helped secure the Republican presidential nomination for Abraham Lincoln- assisted in the crafting of the 13th and 15th amendments- was a fierce defender of Reconstruction- led the charge for the impeachment of Andrew Johnson- and was a crucial advisor for President Ulysses S. Grant. Part Two: (from 2009) Howard Dotson, author of "Becoming American: The African-American Journey."