The Battle Hymn of The Republic
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008Someone You Need to Know Today:
John Brown (1800-1859), American abolitionist who led an armed revolt against institutionalized slavery. Took control of Federal Armory in Harper’s Ferry, Virginia, hoping to arm local population of slaves and build an army to overthrow governments of slave states. Was captured and hanged but managed to put the fear of [...]
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