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American Experience; John Brown's Holy War; Interview with historian James Brewer Stewart, 2 of 5

Part of John Brown's Holy War Interviews.

2000

Stewart talks about John Brown's hatred of slavery, Underground RR - John Brown white man in black enterprise, trusted, John Brown understands blacks - gained trust, Empathy/Plan - understood blacks, wanted to do something big, Underground RR - what whites learned from blacks, Southern Power - after 1850, slavery interests ruled US, Southern Power - feeling that US becoming slave republic , Southern Power - "slavocracy", not democracy in 1850


License Clip
Series
American Experience
Program
John Brown's Holy War
Program Number

1205

Title

Interview with historian James Brewer Stewart, 2 of 5

Series Description

As television's longest-running, most-watched history series, American Experience brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that helped form this nation. Now in its eighteenth season, the series has produced over 180 programs and garnered every major broadcast award.

Program Description

Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War.

Duration

0:26:52

Asset Type

Raw video

Media Type

Video

Topics
History
Creators
Robert Kenner (Producer)
Contributors
Stewart, James Brewer (Interviewee)
Publication Information
WGBH Educational Foundation
Rights Summary

Rights Holder: WGBH Educational Foundation

Citation
Chicago: “American Experience; John Brown's Holy War; Interview with historian James Brewer Stewart, 2 of 5,” 2000, GBH Archives, accessed December 5, 2024, http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_71FAB68A0A26453F9178A4644024BAD9.
MLA: “American Experience; John Brown's Holy War; Interview with historian James Brewer Stewart, 2 of 5.” 2000. GBH Archives. Web. December 5, 2024. <http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_71FAB68A0A26453F9178A4644024BAD9>.
APA: American Experience; John Brown's Holy War; Interview with historian James Brewer Stewart, 2 of 5. Boston, MA: GBH Archives. Retrieved from http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_71FAB68A0A26453F9178A4644024BAD9
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