American Experience

John Brown Puts His Accusers on Trial

Clip: Season 25 Episode 12 | 2m 21s  | Video has closed captioning.

In 1859 John Brown went on trial for the raid on Harpers Ferry. The raid itself had failed, but Brown successfully brought attention his cause.

Aired: 01/22/13

Rating: NR

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