16 oct. 1859 - Harpers Ferry
Description:
John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry was an effort by 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:
16 oct. 1859
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 164 ans
