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Gov. Beshear Posthumously Pardons 43 Who Aided Enslaved People, Declares Juneteenth Holiday

15 Jun 2026 10:13 a.m. · Source: Kentucky Governor's Office

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear posthumously pardoned 43 individuals wrongfully imprisoned for helping enslaved people escape. This action, ahead of Juneteenth, aims to correct historical wrongs and honor their courage.

Politics and Government Law Enforcement General Politics State Governments Legal Social Issues Employment and Labor Andy Beshear Kentucky Posthumous Pardons Juneteenth Underground Railroad Slavery Executive Action Kentucky Governor's Office
Allan Pinkerton: From Abolitionist to Detective Agency Founder

25 Aug 2025 8:03 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Learn about Allan Pinkerton, the founder of Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency, his role in uncovering an assassination plot against Abraham Lincoln, and his agency's involvement in labor disputes.

Politics and Government Business History Social Issues Law Enforcement Employment and Labor Allan Pinkerton Pinkerton's National Detective Agency Underground Railroad Abraham Lincoln Civil War Haymarket Riot Homestead Strike U.S. Library of Congress