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Overview

John Brown: America's First Terrorist?
This article gives a very detailed account of John Brown and examines whether or not these actions would be considered terrorism (from the National Archives).
The Trial of John Brown
Explorations- John Brown: Hero or Terrorist

John Brown's Legacy Divides
"150 years after his death, abolitionist still a hero to some, lunatic to others" from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette
John Brown: Domestic Terrorist or National Hero?
A brief summary of arguments for and against John Brown from The Atlantic Wire.
Madman or martyr, he endures as an antislavery champion.(Living Arts Pages)(Review). Walter Goodman. The New York Times
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Margaret Washington, historian on John Brown's heroism
John Brown's legacy from an African-American point of view.
Russell Banks, historian on opposing views of John Brown
John Brown's legacy and race.