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On October 16th, 1859 John Brown led the famous raid on the arsenal at Harper’s Ferry. And to mark the anniversary, Talking History offers an interview with David Reynolds author of John Brown: Abolitionist. And, we will continue our special series of readings from the unpublished manuscript, “Recollections of Field Hospital Service During the War of Secession,” by T.V. Brown
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On October 16th, 1859 John Brown led the famous raid on the arsenal at Harper’s Ferry. And to mark the anniversary, Talking History offers an interview with David Reynolds author of John Brown: Abolitionist. And, we will continue our special series of readings from the unpublished manuscript, “Recollections of Field Hospital Service During the War of Secession,” by T.V. Brown
Broadcast History
Will air on those stations carrying Talking History and Voice of America the week of October 17th.
Timing and Cues
In: 00:07 "Welcome to Talking History.."
Out: 27:13 "And that's it for another week of Talking History.."
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