“She had incredible courage. So we owe a lot to being able to tell the story of our first president to this enslaved woman.” In May of 1861, Union soldiers took over Gen. Robert E. Lees Arlington House, which contained several heirlooms from George Washington. The familys slave, Selena Gray, ensured that the valuable Washington china, furniture and other items remained safe. Read more from Washington Post.
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