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In 1896, U.S. Supreme Court upholds Plessy v. Ferguson, beginning Jim Crow or de jure segregation and ending Reconstruction.

CNN's Roland Martin shares views

POSTED: September 26, 2008, 5:15 am

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Commentator gives thoughts on economy, first presidential debate.

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