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Prisoners on work duty, filling sandbags in the "Big Red" work area. Paul Grossheim/Courtesy of Forsyth Library, Fort Hays State University hide caption

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The Forgotten History Of A Prison Uprising In Vietnam

Long Binh Jail was a prison for American soldiers on the outskirts of Saigon with notoriously harsh conditions. In 1968, a group of black inmates were fed up with their treatment and the war.

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The Forgotten History Of A Prison Uprising In Vietnam

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The Forgotten History Of A Prison Uprising In Vietnam

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Democrat Andrew Gillum's surprise victory in the Florida gubernatorial primary sets up a race between a young, black progressive and Rep. Ron DeSantis, a Republican who has staked his political career on his ties to President Trump. Steve Cannon and Lynne Sladky/AP hide caption

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5 Takeaways From A Surprise Win In Florida And A Nasty Race In Arizona

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White House counsel Don McGahn spearheaded the president's successful push to pack the bench with conservative judges. Zach Gibson/Getty Images hide caption

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Don McGahn, White House Counsel Who Helped Reshape Federal Judiciary, To Step Down

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