John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry
October 16–18, 1859 · Harpers Ferry
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John Brown's raid on 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.
