Kentucky Life | The Liberian Connection | Season 11 | Episode 6

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Kentucky Life

Season 11 Episode 6 | 27m 30s  | Video has closed captioning.

Explore the origins of Liberia, a country founded by African-American slaves who were offered their freedom if they were willing to leave America and start a new nation in West Africa. In an area still referred to as "Kentucky in Africa," the principal town, Clay-Ashland, was named to honor Henry Clay, U.S. senator from Kentucky in the 1800s. A 2005 KET production.

Aired: 02/05/05

Rating: NR

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