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In this history documentary, we delve into the fascinating story of Dunmore's Proclamation, a pivotal moment in American history during the 18th century. Issued by Lord Dunmore, the Royal Governor of Virginia, this proclamation declared freedom for all enslaved people who joined the British army during the Revolutionary War. The Ethiopian Regiment, formed in 1775, was a testament to the bravery and determination of these individuals who seized freedom and fought for the British. This period in United States history is a complex and intriguing one, marked by the clash of colonial America and the birth of a new nation.
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In this history documentary, we delve into the fascinating story of Dunmore's Proclamation, a pivotal moment in American history during the 18th century. Issued by Lord Dunmore, the Royal Governor of Virginia, this proclamation declared freedom for all enslaved people who joined the British army during the Revolutionary War. The Ethiopian Regiment, formed in 1775, was a testament to the bravery and determination of these individuals who seized freedom and fought for the British. This period in United States history is a complex and intriguing one, marked by the clash of colonial America and the birth of a new nation.

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