One standard 5.5” x 4.2” postcard printed on premium 16 pt. card stock with a glossy front and matte back. Designed in Irmo, South Carolina and shipped media mail within 1-2 business days.
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This postcard shows elected leaders from South Carolina during Reconstruction in America (1866-1879). This was a time of momentous change in both political and social life. After slavery's demise, the federal government guaranteed equality before the law of all citizens, black and white. In the South, former masters and former slaves struggled to shape new labor systems and political institutions. No development during the turbulent years that followed the American Civil War marked so dramatic a break with the nation's traditions, or aroused such bitter hostility from Reconstruction's opponents, as the appearance of large numbers of Black Americans elected to public office.had the largest number of Black officeholders during Reconstruction. It was the only state where Black Americans comprised a majority of the House of Representatives and about half the State Senate between 1872 and 1876.
NOTE: All cards are $3 for one or $20 for 10.
One standard 5.5” x 4.2” postcard printed on premium 16 pt. card stock with a glossy front and matte back. Designed in Irmo, South Carolina and shipped media mail within 1-2 business days.
ABOUT
This postcard shows elected leaders from South Carolina during Reconstruction in America (1866-1879). This was a time of momentous change in both political and social life. After slavery's demise, the federal government guaranteed equality before the law of all citizens, black and white. In the South, former masters and former slaves struggled to shape new labor systems and political institutions. No development during the turbulent years that followed the American Civil War marked so dramatic a break with the nation's traditions, or aroused such bitter hostility from Reconstruction's opponents, as the appearance of large numbers of Black Americans elected to public office.had the largest number of Black officeholders during Reconstruction. It was the only state where Black Americans comprised a majority of the House of Representatives and about half the State Senate between 1872 and 1876.
NOTE: All cards are $3 for one or $20 for 10.
