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oct 16, 1859 - Raid on Harper's Ferry

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An abolitionist, John Brown,tried to initiate an armed slaved rebellion. He took over a United States arsenal at Harper's Ferry, Virginia. Browns party of 22 was stopped and defeated by US marines. They were led by First Lieutenant Israel Green.

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oct 16, 1859
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~ 166 years ago

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