History: Which African-American slave is recognized for playing a pivotal role in the construction of the U.S. Capitol Building?
Answer Philip Reid
Philip Reid was an African-American master craftsman and a major influence in the construction of the Capitol building. He worked in the foundry of self-taught sculptor Clark Mills, which is where he famously cast the Statue of Freedom.
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