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5 Ways Hair Shaped Power in 19th‑Century America
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5 Ways Hair Shaped Power in 19th‑Century America

From ‘bodily waste’ to a marker of race, gender, and citizenship, hair shaped 19th‑century American politics and culture in surprising ways. Here are 5 big ones.

by cameron•May 14, 2026
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