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Mayflower Portraits

The Essay

Five writers reflect on the impact of the Pilgrims setting sail on the Mayflower 400 years ago and look at what the anniversary means to Americans in 2020,

Five essays reflecting on the impact of the Pilgrims setting sail on the Mayflower 400 years ago. Writers look at what the anniversary means to Americans in 2020, and create portraits of some of the key players: two of the passengers, and two of the Native Americans who met them.

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