A local historian tells how David Bustill Bowser, a civil war era artist, activist, and free person of color in Philadelphia, prompts us to reflect on this nation's founding principles, and invites us to consider what each of us want for this nation today. He offers an unfamiliar perspective on the Emancipation Proclamation, which led to the raising of United States Colored Troops at Camp William Penn in Philadelphia. He also speaks about the celebrations held in Philadelphia to commemorate Emancipation in Maryland. Dave Harrower is the Assistant Director of Facilities Management - Planning & Design, at Haverford College, and works on project planning, coordination and implementation, especially for capital projects and accessibility upgrades. He has a BA in History from Hobart College, and a Master of Architecture and a Certificate in Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a Registered Architect, with experience in Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse projects. Outside of architecture, Dave has served on the Cheltenham Township Historical Commission, volunteers at the Camp William Penn Museum in La Mott, PA, and has co-authored a book, "A Spectacle for Men and Angels: a Documentary Narrative of Camp William Penn and the Recruiting of Colored Regiments in Pennsylvania." This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx