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Martha S. Jones
Martha S. Jones is Society of Black Alumni Presidential Professor and Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University.
J. M. Hogan / Reuters
The Real Origins of Birthright Citizenship
Its purpose 150 years ago was to incorporate former slaves into the nation.
Martha S. Jones
October 31, 2018
