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John Brown, Still Controversial at 200 Brian Mann of North Country Public Radio reports on the controversy that still surrounds the life of abolitionist John Brown, who was born on this date 200 years ago. Brown was hanged in 1859, after he and his sons attacked the federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry.

John Brown, Still Controversial at 200

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John Brown, Still Controversial at 200

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Brian Mann of North Country Public Radio reports on the controversy that still surrounds the life of abolitionist John Brown, who was born on this date 200 years ago. Brown was hanged in 1859, after he and his sons attacked the federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry.