In the last blog of this series, Essie Mae Washington reveals what happened when she finally divulged her secrets.
In the late 60's Thurmond surprised Essie Mae by calling to say he was coming to Los Angeles and wanted to see her children. She was thrilled, but first had to break the news that their white grandfather- the staunch Republican "King of the South"--wanted to meet them.
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Published on July 03, 2013 05:00