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Need To Know  In perspective: Dred Scott and the Fourteenth Amendment

In perspective: The 14th Amendment Details

 

Program: Need To Know

Episode: In perspective: Dred Scott and the Fourteenth Amendment

Jon Meacham explores the roots of the 14th Amendment in light of the recent efforts to end birthright citizenship in the United States.

Duration: (2:21)
Premiere Date: 08/13/2010
Episode Expires: Thu 13 Aug 2015
TV Rating: NR


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