In 1864, Sojourner Truth met President Lincoln and advocated for freedpeople in Washington, D.C.
In 1864, Sojourner Truth traveled to Washington, D.C., where she made a significant visit to the White House to meet President Abraham Lincoln. During her time in the capital, she worked tirelessly to improve conditions for freedpeople, collaborating with the National Freedman’s Relief Association. Her direct advocacy with the president and hands-on efforts to support newly emancipated individuals underscored her commitment to justice and equality for African Americans, contributing to the shaping of post-war policies intended to benefit freedpeople.