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Fact check: How did August Belmont's business dealings intersect with the transatlantic slave trade?
Checked on July 23, 2025
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What were August Belmont's financial ties to the Rothschild family during the 19th century?
How did August Belmont's business dealings in the Southern United States impact the transatlantic slave trade?
What was August Belmont's stance on the abolition of slavery in the United States during the 19th century?