Through the powerful stories of five enslaved people "owned" by four of our greatest presidents, this book helps set the record straight about the role that slavery played in the founding of America. From Billy Lee, valet to George Washington, to Alfred Jackson, faithful servant of Andrew Jackson, these dramatic narratives explore our country's great tragedy - that a nation "conceived in liberty" was also born in shackles.

Out of the Shadows -- "The Loudest Yelps for Liberty" -- Stolen From Africa -- "My Multatto Man William" : The Story of Billy Lee -- "Absconded from the Household of the President" : The Story of Ona Judge -- "Mr. Jefferson's People" : The Story of Isaac Granger -- White House, Black Man : The Story of Paul Jennings -- "How Would You Like to Be a Slave?" : The Story of Alfred Jackson -- "That All May Be Free.".