Freedman's Bureau

The Freedman's Bureau was an organization initiated by President Lincoln, but formed by "Radical Republicans". The Bureau was created to aid in the protection of the freedman's (freed slaves) rights during the Reconstruction era. The Bureau was in operation from 1865 until 1872 when it was shut down by President Ulysses S. Grant. Thanks to The Freedman's Bureau, many historically black colleges and universities began, as well as blacks were able to start their own church congregations.

A Bureau agent stands between Southern whites and freedmen.