Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_52 (race VARCHAR, date_of_execution VARCHAR)
### Question:
What was the race of the person executed on December 27, 1827?
### Answer:
SELECT race FROM table_name_52 WHERE date_of_execution = "december 27, 1827"