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- Oct 26, 2012
http://www.c-span.org/video/?289567-1/john-browns-raid-harpers-ferry
On October 16, 1859, John Brown and 21 followers went to Harpers Ferry, Virginia, to strike a blow against slavery. The raid failed, but ignited the slavery debate. Sixteen months later, the United States erupted in civil war.
Paul Finkelman talked about John Brown and the contradictions in his life, the underlying reasons why he felt justified to attack Harpers Ferry, and the question of whether his acts can be characterized as terrorism. Professor Finkelman also responded to questions from members of the audience.
On October 16, 1859, John Brown and 21 followers went to Harpers Ferry, Virginia, to strike a blow against slavery. The raid failed, but ignited the slavery debate. Sixteen months later, the United States erupted in civil war.
Paul Finkelman talked about John Brown and the contradictions in his life, the underlying reasons why he felt justified to attack Harpers Ferry, and the question of whether his acts can be characterized as terrorism. Professor Finkelman also responded to questions from members of the audience.
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