Abolitionist John Brown was executed December 2, 1859 -- more than a month after his raid on Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia. The armed revolt he led was quickly extinguished.
The anniversary of an insurrection that lead to the Civil War
Credits
Guest:
Mike Schlitt - Historian and Producer, 'The Document' -
@schlitthappenz
Host:
Madeleine Brand
Producers:
Gina Pollack,
Sarah Sweeney,
Michell Eloy,
Amy Ta,
Christian Bordal,
Quinn O'Toole
