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How successful was the Freedmen's Bureau? Why?

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During its years of operation, the Freedmen's Bureau fed millions of people, built hospitals and provided medical aid, negotiated labor contracts for ex-slaves and settled labor disputes. It also helped former slaves legalize marriages and locate lost relatives, and assisted black veterans.

Founders: United States Congress

Date founded: March 3, 1865

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During its year of operation the freedoms bureau fed millions of people it built hospitals and provided a lot of medical aid it negotiated labor contracts of ex slaves and settled many disputes. It also helped former slaves get marriage rights and helped them find lost family as well as assisting black vets
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