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American Experience; Interview with historian James Brewer Stewart, 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. Stewart talks about Icon - our views of justice determine our view of John Brown today, Icon - implicated everyone in problem of race in America,
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