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American Experience; Interview with historian Margaret Washington, 5 of 5

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Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Washington talks about Sanity - suggestion illuminates times, Jefferson quote, Revolution 0x0B
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  1. Biography
  2. History
  3. Race And Ethnicity

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