16 oct. 1859 - John Brown’s Raid on Harper’s Ferry
Description:
John Brown led a raid on the United States Arsenal at Harper's Ferry, in order to arm a violent slave revolt. Was stopped by 88 US Marines and Virginia Militiamen. Representative of just how split the country was over slaveryAjouté au bande de temps:
Date:
16 oct. 1859
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 165 ans