Abolitionist John Brown was hanged today in 1859 for leading a raid on Harpers Ferry intended to spark a slave revolt. Brown was a genius at working the press; his trial and execution generated tremendous publicity, transforming his image in the North from fiery rebel into a a gentle grandfather-like figure, martyred for the cause against slavery. Learn more fromAmerican Experience's new project, "News And Then":http://to.pbs.org/IFRJNE
![Abolitionist John Brown was hanged today in 1859 for leading a raid on Harpers Ferry intended to spark a slave revolt. Brown was a genius at working the press; his trial and execution generated tremendous publicity, transforming his image in the North from fiery rebel into a a gentle grandfather-like figure, martyred for the cause against slavery. Learn more from @[7100914121:274:American Experience]'s new project, "News And Then": http://to.pbs.org/IFRJNE](https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/s403x403/988753_10151827152142169_1593490548_n.jpg)
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