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A family fought to trace its family tree. Now, it is being shown at the Library of Congress

This week, the nation commemorated Juneteenth, which recognizes the end of slavery in the United States. For many African-American families, it can be a challenge to trace their lineage, but one Virginia family fought and found a way. Now, their family tree is on display at the nation's oldest cultural institution: The Library of Congress.
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