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oct 28, 1859 - John Browns Raid

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John Brown and 19 other men raided Harper Ferry, Virginia. They were trying to take over the federal armory. Robert E. lee came and stopped this. 10 men were killed, and the rest of Browns side was captured. John Brown was hung for his actions.

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oct 28, 1859
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~ 166 years ago