Bleeding Kansas to Harpers Ferry: John Brown's Radical Crusade | The American Story | Ep 15

Before John Brown became a martyr to some and a monster to others, he made a vow dedicating his life to the destruction of slavery. This episode follows the radical abolitionist through the chaos of Bleeding Kansas, the vicious murders at Pottawatomie Creek, and Brown’s foolhardy attack on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry. Meet Frederick Douglass, the former slave who pricked the nation’s conscience with his eloquence, and the Secret Six who funded Brown’s doomed war on slavery. As Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin stirred the nation, Brown chose violence over words, producing shockwaves that helped move the nation toward Civil War. GLENN'S SPONSORS: Chapter: When it comes to Medicare, Chapter puts you first. Dial #250 and say the key word "Chapter". FreeSpoke: With Freespoke premium, you get a completely ad-free experience that keeps you focused on what matters. Download it for free at get freespoke.com/beck and use promo code “Beck” for 20% off. Geveti: Take back your health on your own terms, go to gogeveti.com and use the promo code “Glenn” to get 20% off your purchase. That's gogeveti.com promo code "Glenn". PreBorn: Together, we can end the tragedy of abortion, one mother and baby at a time. To donate securely, dial #250 and say the keyword “Baby,” or visit ⁠https://preborn.com/glenn⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices