20 h 51 min, 16 oct. 1859 ans - Harper's Ferry
Description:
John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry was an effort by armed abolitionist John Brown to initiate an armed slave revolt in 1859 by taking over a United States arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Brown's party of 22 was defeated by a company of U.S. Marines, led by First Lieutenant Israel Greene.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
20 h 51 min, 16 oct. 1859 ans
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~ Il y a 166 ans