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American Experience: John Brown's Holy War, Interview with historian Margaret Washington, 4 of 5
directed by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971; produced by Robert Kenner Films and WGBH Boston, in American Experience: John Brown's Holy War (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2000), 29 mins
Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Fer...
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directed by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971; produced by Robert Kenner Films and WGBH Boston, in American Experience: John Brown's Holy War (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2000), 29 mins
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Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Washington talks about Boston - how did learned men, novelists, etc. support Jo...
Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Washington talks about Boston - how did learned men, novelists, etc. support John Brown's ideas - Boston - support for John Brown b/c US practically already at war, - Missouri - John Brown got 11 slaves to Canada, realized what was possible, Missouri - freeing slaves exhilarating for John Brown & slaves, Personality/N. Elba - paternalism, ultimate white man do-gooder
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American History
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Interview
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Robert Kenner Films, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Robert Kenner, fl. 1971
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: John Brown's Holy War
Person Discussed
Margaret Washington, fl. 1988, Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865, John Brown, 1800-1859
Topic / Theme
Slavery, Martyrdom, Leadership roles, Freed slaves, Abolitionists, John Brown, Execution, Charles Town, WV, December 2, 1859, U.S. Civil War, 1861-1865, Harpers Ferry Raid, VA, October 16, 1859, Political and Social Movements, Expansion & Sectionalism (1829–1859), African Americans, Americans
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John Brown, Execution, Charles Town, WV, December 2, 1859, U.S. Civil War, 1861-1865, Harpers Ferry Raid, VA, October 16, 1859
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American Experience: John Brown's Holy War, Season 12, Episode 10, Interview with historian Dennis Frye 4 of 6
directed by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971; produced by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, Robert Kenner Films and WGBH Boston; interview by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, in American Experience: John Brown's Holy War, Season 12, Episode 10 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 29 mins
Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Fer...
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directed by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971; produced by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, Robert Kenner Films and WGBH Boston; interview by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, in American Experience: John Brown's Holy War, Season 12, Episode 10 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 29 mins
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Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Frye talks about Raid - no one ate the food, feared it was poisoned, White Flag...
Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Frye talks about Raid - no one ate the food, feared it was poisoned, White Flag - sometimes means nothing in the 1850s, Raid - John Brown men kill Beckham, mob rule, mob kill Thompson, Raid - Layman surrenders but killed, used as target practice, Property - South thought John Brown thief, not Moses freeing people, Raid - Oliver Brown had been shot, Raid - Oliver dying, John Brown lectured be a man", trapped, Raid - sons dying, John Brown not sympathetic, god knows best, Jeb Stuart - opens engine house, recognizes John Brown from Kansas, Lt. Green - appears in middle of room, Lt. Green - John Brown survives his sword, had God stopped it?, Lt. Green - failure to kill John Brown was turning point for John Brown, Martyr - John Brown willingly die doing God's work, live on as symbol, Martyr - had John Brown been killed in raid, would've been forgotten, Martyr - achieved success in last weeks, thru voice"
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American History
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Interview
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Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, Robert Kenner Films, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Robert Kenner, fl. 1971
Date Published / Released
2000, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: John Brown's Holy War
Person Discussed
Dennis E. Frye, fl. 1988-2017, John Brown, 1800-1859, Robert Edward Lee, 1807-1870, James Ewell Brown Stuart, 1833-1864
Topic / Theme
Abolitionists, Religious beliefs, Slavery, Attacks (Battles), Harpers Ferry Raid, VA, October 16, 1859, Race and Gender, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, Expansion & Sectionalism (1829–1859), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Harpers Ferry Raid, VA, October 16, 1859
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American Experience: John Brown's Holy War, Season 12, Episode 10, Interview with historian Paul Finkelman, 4 of 5
directed by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971; produced by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, Robert Kenner Films and WGBH Boston; interview by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, in American Experience: John Brown's Holy War, Season 12, Episode 10 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 28 mins
Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Fer...
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directed by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971; produced by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, Robert Kenner Films and WGBH Boston; interview by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, in American Experience: John Brown's Holy War, Season 12, Episode 10 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 28 mins
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Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Finkelman talks about Boston - gets support w/out revealing much, Boston - give...
Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Finkelman talks about Boston - gets support w/out revealing much, Boston - give money, strike a blow against slavery, Jail - Christ - like martyr, - Jail - no rescue, if hanged then martyr, Jail - martyr, ready to die, Jail - fulfilled purpose, last step in his evolution, Jail - instant myth, he makes the most of it, Jail - kissed child of jailer's slave woman, Jail - understands value of the media, Jail - media, goes back to old way, using words (long), Jail - media, goes back to old way, using words (short, Insanity - Virginia's mistake (alt), -Insanity - Virginia's mistake (better), Jail - Virginians give access to media, own PR firm, Insanity - insane to give life for higher good?, Insanity - bad tactician, planner, etc. but not crazy, Icon - for North, only violence can end slavery, Icon - like Lincoln, makes Civil War about slavery, Icon - makes himself victim of slavery
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American History
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Interview
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Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, Robert Kenner Films, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Robert Kenner, fl. 1971
Date Published / Released
2000, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: John Brown's Holy War
Person Discussed
Paul Finkelman, 1949-, John Brown, 1800-1859
Topic / Theme
Mass media, Martyrdom, Slavery, Abolitionists, John Brown, Execution, Charles Town, WV, December 2, 1859, Harpers Ferry Raid, VA, October 16, 1859, Race and Gender, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, Expansion & Sectionalism (1829–1859), Americans, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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John Brown, Execution, Charles Town, WV, December 2, 1859, Harpers Ferry Raid, VA, October 16, 1859
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American Experience: The Abolitionists, Interview with Julie Roy Jeffrey, part 3 of 5
directed by Rob Rapley, fl. 1994-2009; produced by Susan Bellows, fl. 1989, Molly Jacobs, 1980- and Rob Rapley, fl. 1994-2009, Apograph Productions and WGBH Boston, in American Experience: The Abolitionists (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2013), 25 mins
Julie Roy Jeffrey is professor of American history at Goucher College and author of The Great Silent Army of Abolitionism: Ordinary Women in the Abolitionist Movement and Abolitionists Remember: The Second Battle Against Slavery.
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directed by Rob Rapley, fl. 1994-2009; produced by Susan Bellows, fl. 1989, Molly Jacobs, 1980- and Rob Rapley, fl. 1994-2009, Apograph Productions and WGBH Boston, in American Experience: The Abolitionists (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2013), 25 mins
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Julie Roy Jeffrey is professor of American history at Goucher College and author of The Great Silent Army of Abolitionism: Ordinary Women in the Abolitionist Movement and Abolitionists Remember: The Second Battle Against Slavery.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Susan Bellows, fl. 1989, Molly Jacobs, 1980-, Rob Rapley, fl. 1994-2009, Apograph Productions, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Rob Rapley, fl. 1994-2009
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: The Abolitionists
Person Discussed
Julie Roy Jeffrey, fl. 2013, Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865, Frederick Douglass, 1818-1895, William Lloyd Garrison, 1805-1879
Topic / Theme
Long Civil Rights Movement, United States, Abolitionists, John Brown, Execution, Charles Town, WV, December 2, 1859, Harpers Ferry Raid, VA, October 16, 1859, Political and Social Movements, Politics & Policy, Sociology, History, Expansion & Sectionalism (1829–1859), African Americans, Americans, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Historical Event
John Brown, Execution, Charles Town, WV, December 2, 1859, Harpers Ferry Raid, VA, October 16, 1859
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American Experience: The Abolitionists, Season 25, Episode 1, Interview with John Stauffer, part 4 of 5
directed by Rob Rapley, fl. 1994-2009; produced by Molly Jacobs, 1980-, Rob Rapley, fl. 1994-2009 and Susan Bellows, fl. 1989, WGBH Boston and Apograph Productions, in American Experience: The Abolitionists, Season 25, Episode 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2013), 29 mins
JOHN STAUFFER is Chair of the History of American Civilization and Professor of English and African and African American Studies at Harvard University. Among his works include: GIANTS: The Parallel Lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln (2008), The Writings of James McCune Smith: Black Intellectual and Ab...
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directed by Rob Rapley, fl. 1994-2009; produced by Molly Jacobs, 1980-, Rob Rapley, fl. 1994-2009 and Susan Bellows, fl. 1989, WGBH Boston and Apograph Productions, in American Experience: The Abolitionists, Season 25, Episode 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2013), 29 mins
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JOHN STAUFFER is Chair of the History of American Civilization and Professor of English and African and African American Studies at Harvard University. Among his works include: GIANTS: The Parallel Lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln (2008), The Writings of James McCune Smith: Black Intellectual and Abolitionist (2006), The Problem of Evil: Slavery, Freedom, and the Ambiguities of American Reform (with Steven Mintz, 2006); Meteor of W...
JOHN STAUFFER is Chair of the History of American Civilization and Professor of English and African and African American Studies at Harvard University. Among his works include: GIANTS: The Parallel Lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln (2008), The Writings of James McCune Smith: Black Intellectual and Abolitionist (2006), The Problem of Evil: Slavery, Freedom, and the Ambiguities of American Reform (with Steven Mintz, 2006); Meteor of War: The John Brown Story (with Zoe Trodd); and The Black Hearts of Men: Radical Abolitionists and the Transformation of Race (2002).
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Molly Jacobs, 1980-, Rob Rapley, fl. 1994-2009, Susan Bellows, fl. 1989, WGBH Boston, Apograph Productions
Author / Creator
Rob Rapley, fl. 1994-2009
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: The Abolitionists
Person Discussed
John Stauffer, 1965-, John Brown, 1800-1859, Frederick Douglass, 1818-1895, Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865
Topic / Theme
Long Civil Rights Movement, United States, Slave revolts, Slavery, Abolitionists, Emancipation of slaves, Harpers Ferry Raid, VA, October 16, 1859, Emancipation Proclamation, U.S., September 22, 1862, War and Violence, Political and Social Movements, Politics & Policy, Sociology, History, Expansion & Sectionalism (1829–1859), Colonial Era (1650–1765), Early National Era (1790–1828), Afric...
Long Civil Rights Movement, United States, Slave revolts, Slavery, Abolitionists, Emancipation of slaves, Harpers Ferry Raid, VA, October 16, 1859, Emancipation Proclamation, U.S., September 22, 1862, War and Violence, Political and Social Movements, Politics & Policy, Sociology, History, Expansion & Sectionalism (1829–1859), Colonial Era (1650–1765), Early National Era (1790–1828), African Americans, Americans, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Harpers Ferry Raid, VA, October 16, 1859, Emancipation Proclamation, U.S., September 22, 1862
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American Experience: John Brown's Holy War, Interview with author Bruce Olds, 1 of 3
directed by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971; produced by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, WGBH Educational Foundation, in American Experience: John Brown's Holy War (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2000), 14 mins
Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Fer...
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directed by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971; produced by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, WGBH Educational Foundation, in American Experience: John Brown's Holy War (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2000), 14 mins
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Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Olds talks about Loss - life of failure, Kansas to redeem himself, Loss - anecd...
Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Olds talks about Loss - life of failure, Kansas to redeem himself, Loss - anecdotes in letter, religion, nothing to lose... Kansas, Father - "dyed in the wool" abolitionist, Dianthe - her death confirmed that life had it in for John Brown
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American History
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, WGBH Educational Foundation
Author / Creator
Robert Kenner, fl. 1971
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: John Brown's Holy War
Person Discussed
Bruce Olds, 1951-, John Brown, 1800-1859
Topic / Theme
Politics, Christianity, Abolitionists, Family, Death, Bleeding Kansas, 1854-1859, John Brown, Execution, Charles Town, WV, December 2, 1859, Harpers Ferry Raid, VA, October 16, 1859, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, Expansion & Sectionalism (1829–1859), Early National Era (1790–1828), Americans
Copyright Message
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Bleeding Kansas, 1854-1859, John Brown, Execution, Charles Town, WV, December 2, 1859, Harpers Ferry Raid, VA, October 16, 1859
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American Experience: John Brown's Holy War, Interview with author Bruce Olds, 2 of 3
directed by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971; produced by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, WGBH Educational Foundation, in American Experience: John Brown's Holy War (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2000), 29 mins
Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Fer...
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directed by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971; produced by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, WGBH Educational Foundation, in American Experience: John Brown's Holy War (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2000), 29 mins
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Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Olds talks about Whipping son - religious lesson, odd, John Brown odd, Religion...
Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Olds talks about Whipping son - religious lesson, odd, John Brown odd, Religion - peculiar application of scripture, sanity, Failure - change in 1851/2 so not a failure re slavery, Lovejoy - impact, but John Brown's priority was supporting family, Failure/Turmoil - failed at business & beliefs for so long, Sanity - barnacle, define mad, took slavery personally, Slavery - John Brown unique in recognizing it was insane
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American History
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Interview
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Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, WGBH Educational Foundation
Author / Creator
Robert Kenner, fl. 1971
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: John Brown's Holy War
Person Discussed
Bruce Olds, 1951-, John Brown, 1800-1859
Topic / Theme
Christianity, Slavery, Abolitionists, Character traits, Debt, Bleeding Kansas, 1854-1859, John Brown, Execution, Charles Town, WV, December 2, 1859, Harpers Ferry Raid, VA, October 16, 1859, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, Early National Era (1790–1828), Expansion & Sectionalism (1829–1859), Americans, African Americans
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Bleeding Kansas, 1854-1859, John Brown, Execution, Charles Town, WV, December 2, 1859, Harpers Ferry Raid, VA, October 16, 1859
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American Experience: John Brown's Holy War, Interview with author Bruce Olds, 3 of 3
directed by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971; produced by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, WGBH Educational Foundation, in American Experience: John Brown's Holy War (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2000), 30 mins
Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Fer...
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directed by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971; produced by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, WGBH Educational Foundation, in American Experience: John Brown's Holy War (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2000), 30 mins
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Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Olds talks about Loss - resigned to despair, despair became his liberation, Nor...
Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Olds talks about Loss - resigned to despair, despair became his liberation, North Elba/Kansas - letter from sons, chance to make good, - Pottawatomie - terror, shock, purposeful, Pottawatomie - lying about it in Boston, Pottawatomie - make Kansas platform for wider war, Martyr/Plan - no death wish, big plan, bad tactics, Paymaster's Office - seizes moment, courage, brave words
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Interview
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Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, WGBH Educational Foundation
Author / Creator
Robert Kenner, fl. 1971
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: John Brown's Holy War
Person Discussed
Bruce Olds, 1951-, John Brown, 1800-1859
Topic / Theme
Politics, Christianity, Slave revolts, Slavery, Abolitionists, Bleeding Kansas, 1854-1859, John Brown, Execution, Charles Town, WV, December 2, 1859, Harpers Ferry Raid, VA, October 16, 1859, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, Americans
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Historical Event
Bleeding Kansas, 1854-1859, John Brown, Execution, Charles Town, WV, December 2, 1859, Harpers Ferry Raid, VA, October 16, 1859
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American Experience: John Brown's Holy War, Interview with author Edward J. Renehan, 1 of 4
directed by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971; produced by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, WGBH Educational Foundation, in American Experience: John Brown's Holy War (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2000), 27 mins
Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Fer...
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directed by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971; produced by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, WGBH Educational Foundation, in American Experience: John Brown's Holy War (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2000), 27 mins
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Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Renehan talks about Childhood - underground RR, Owen - John Brown not successfu...
Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Renehan talks about Childhood - underground RR, Owen - John Brown not successful but abolitionist like Owen, Owen - absentee father, John Brown tries to be better father, fails, Personality - needed authority, e.g. tannery, but failed, Personality - always took lead, Kansas free soil militia, - Personality - stubbornness, lead by God, Douglas, Douglass/John Brown - yin/yang, Douglass liked finer things, Douglass - thought John Brown's plan would fail, alienate people, Martyr - Douglass etc. picked up John Brown's mantle after death, Garrison/John Brown - religion, pacifism vs. retribution, Kansas, Religion/Kansas - John Brown's God inspired violence, Kansas, Religion - no fear of death, helped John Brown to martyrdom
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Field of Study
American History
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Interview
Contributor
Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, WGBH Educational Foundation
Author / Creator
Robert Kenner, fl. 1971
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: John Brown's Holy War
Person Discussed
Edward J. Renehan, 1956-, John Brown, 1800-1859, Frederick Douglass, 1818-1895
Topic / Theme
Politics, Christianity, Slave revolts, Slavery, Abolitionists, Bleeding Kansas, 1854-1859, John Brown, Execution, Charles Town, WV, December 2, 1859, Harpers Ferry Raid, VA, October 16, 1859, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, Americans
Copyright Message
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Historical Event
Bleeding Kansas, 1854-1859, John Brown, Execution, Charles Town, WV, December 2, 1859, Harpers Ferry Raid, VA, October 16, 1859
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American Experience: John Brown's Holy War, Interview with author Russell Banks, 3 of 5
directed by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971; produced by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, WGBH Educational Foundation, in American Experience: John Brown's Holy War (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2000), 30 mins
Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Fer...
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directed by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971; produced by Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, WGBH Educational Foundation, in American Experience: John Brown's Holy War (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2000), 30 mins
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Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Banks talks about Violence - American tradition of principled violence, Pott.,...
Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Banks talks about Violence - American tradition of principled violence, Pott., Pottawatomie - not born terrorists, must up the ante, - Pottawatomie - context of progression, defining moments, -Pottawatomie - turning point, Pottawatomie - not strategic, response to frustration & despair, - Kansas - people interested in land & $, not slaves & descendants, Business - wanted so he could devote time to doing Lord's work, -Business/Failure - had to live divided life, painful conflict, Failure - dependence on others humiliating, Business/Father - conflict b/t God's work, responsibility, Failure - life going down tubes, unfair, Failure - small debts enormous to him, Personality - obsessive, pursued goals relentlessly, Travel/Old Man - slow arduous travel, esp. for an old man, Europe - John Brown description, must've looked peculiar, Waterloo - single - mindedness of purpose there, Europe - reported on livestock (pigs) not culture, architecture, Underground RR - John Brown involved as adolescent in Ohio thru father, Underground RR - John Brown thrilled to act, do Lord's work, Underground RR - John Brown saw economic dimension, Plan/Douglass - would have been more successful w/ Douglass, Raid/Martyr - why did John Brown stay? deliberate act of martyrdom, Martyring Sons - morally difficult/ambiguous aspect of John Brown
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Black Studies
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Interview
Contributor
Robert Kenner, fl. 1971, WGBH Educational Foundation
Author / Creator
Robert Kenner, fl. 1971
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: John Brown's Holy War
Person Discussed
Russell Banks, 1940-, John Brown, 1800-1859
Topic / Theme
Martyrdom, Politics, Christianity, Slavery, Abolitionists, Bleeding Kansas, 1854-1859, John Brown, Execution, Charles Town, WV, December 2, 1859, Harpers Ferry Raid, VA, October 16, 1859, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, Expansion & Sectionalism (1829–1859), Americans
Copyright Message
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Historical Event
Bleeding Kansas, 1854-1859, John Brown, Execution, Charles Town, WV, December 2, 1859, Harpers Ferry Raid, VA, October 16, 1859
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