In May 1858, a proslavery gang massacred 11 unarmed Free Staters in eastern Kansas. The incident sparked outrage, and led John Brown to embark one of his most daring exploits. 
The first of a two-part bonus series about John Brown's final months in Kansas.
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American Carnage

Jeff Stein and Rowley Amato

Bleeding Kansas' Deadliest Day

MAY 26, 202435 MIN
American Carnage

Bleeding Kansas' Deadliest Day

MAY 26, 202435 MIN

Description

In May 1858, a proslavery gang massacred 11 unarmed Free Staters in eastern Kansas. The incident sparked outrage, and led John Brown to embark one of his most daring exploits. 

The first of a two-part bonus series about John Brown's final months in Kansas.

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