The Hidden History of Washington DC Author:Tingba Apidta Washington, DC, was once known as the Congo of America. Read about the DC slave laws, White House slavery, and the African slaves who built the Capitol. This book reveals the real story of Pocahontas and the Black history behind such famous tourist attractions as the Washington Monument and the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials. Included is a map ... more »of slave sale sites in Washington, DC.« less