Struggle & Resistance Achievement & Excellence

ResistanceMarch 3, 1865

The Freedman's Savings Bank is chartered

Congress charters the Freedman's Savings & Trust to help formerly enslaved people build wealth; tens of thousands open accounts.

Racial Capitalism (Profit)Black Business & Wealth

Resources

Primary sources·1

Primary source· Primary

Freedman's Bank & Freedmen's Bureau records

Smithsonian NMAAHC / NARA

Millions of digitized depositor and Bureau records.