
American Exile

For centuries, the United States has been a prime destination for migrants hoping for better economic opportunities, fleeing danger in their home countries or just seeking a new life. But has there ever been a moment when Americans were the ones who felt compelled to flee elsewhere? In this episode, two stories that challenge the idea of who and why Americans sought refuge in other countries.
If you would like to learn more about the topic:
- I've Got a Home in Glory Land: A Lost Tale of the Underground Railroad by Karolyn Smardz Frost
- The Confederados: Old South Immigrants in Brazil by Cyrus B. Dawsey
- From Midnight to Dawn: The Last Tracks of the Underground Railroad by Jacqueline L. Tobin and Hettie Jones
- The Lost Colony of the Confederacy by Eugene C. Harter
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