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American Muslims: A History Revealed
A Muslim in the Civil War
A Civil War pension file reveals the story of a Muslim man who fought for the Union.
Islam at the Nation’s Founding
American Muslims: A History Revealed is a six-part documentary series that reveals and explores the early history of Muslims in the United States. The films are hosted by journalists Malika Bilal, Aymann Ismail, and Asma Khalid, who travel the country to piece together stories spanning over 200 years.
Islam at the Nation’s Founding
Season 1 Episode 2 | 24m 45s | CC
Two rare books show how Islam figured in debates about religious freedom and citizenship in the early Republic.
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