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How did Sojourner Truth support the Union during the American Civil War?
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Sojourner Truth
To make money, abolitionist and women's rights advocate Sojourner Truth sold cartes-de-visite of herself that bore the caption, βI sell the shadow to support the substance.β
During the American Civil War, Sojourner Truth actively supported the Union cause by recruiting soldiers to fight for the Union army. She also had the opportunity to visit President Abraham Lincoln at the White House in 1864. Truth's unwavering commitment to justice and equality extended beyond her wartime efforts, as she continued to advocate for voting rights and women's rights throughout her life.12