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John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry

October 16–18, 1859 · Harpers Ferry

Attempt by the abolitionist John Brown to seize the federal armoury at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, and start a slave revolt; US Marines under Robert E. Lee captured him.

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Robert E. Lee Commander of the Marines who ended the raid John Brown Leader of the raid

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American Civil War April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865

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