American Experience

A Viral Campaign against Slavery

Clip: Season 25 Episode 12 | 1m 40s  | Video has closed captioning.

In 1835, abolitionists William Lloyd Garrison and Lewis Tappan proposed a a bold plan to spread their anti-slavery message throughout the United States.

Aired: 01/08/13

Rating: NR

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