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Alexandria Gazette March 1, 1867

An Alexandrian named Justitia voiced their support for the re-election of Alexandria Mayor Hugh Latham. He was subsequently reelected on the March 5th…

Alexandria Gazette March 2, 1867

The Alexandria Gazette depicted the March 2, 1867 meeting at the Lyceum when approximately 200-300 Freedmen met and advocated for Freedmen suffrage.

Alexandria Gazette March 4, 1867

The four pages of the Alexandria Gazette from March 4, 1867, depict President Johnson's veto of the military force bill as well as a secret meeting to…

Alexandria Gazette March 7, 1867.

The Alexandria Gazette and citizens recognize that Freedmen openly voted in the March 5, 1867 election.

Alexandria Gazette March 9, 1867. Image 3.

Freedmen in Alexandria continued to advocate for suffrage.

Alexandria Gazette, June 13, 1865. Image 3.

A political organization was founded in Alexandria, VA to secure equal rights for Freedmen.

Alexandria gazette. [volume], April 17, 1868, Image 3

Alexandrians elected R. D. Beckley to the Richmond Convention. Beckly presided over the 1865 Alexandria Colored Convention.

Alexandria gazette. [volume], April 19, 1867, Image 2

An account of the Richmond Convention in 1867.

Alexandria gazette. [volume], June 13, 1865, Image 3

Creation of the Alexandria Virginia Republican Union Association.