Introduction -- William Lee and New York City -- The beginning of African slavery in the United States -- Oney Judge and Philadelphia -- Slavery and the construction of the White House -- Thomas Jefferson and the first White House slaves -- The beginning of the great American melting pot -- Paul Jennings and the burning of the White House -- Slavery, indentured servitude and the law -- Andrew Jackson's stables -- The rest -- Conclusion.
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