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In a few days the ship arrives in Boston. Now---in the year 1726---you are ready to start a new life. As you watch the brew leading the slaves off the ship, you see Captain Ward standing by. You thank him for allowing you free passage for the trip. “You’re welcome,” he says, “and I thank you. This is my last trip on a slave ship, you can be sure.” In that moment, as you look into his eyes, you are content. You have not changed history, but at least one man has faced the truth---the humanity of these people and there right to freedom---and can lie to himself no more.
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