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No. 14 John Brown collected money from sympathizers and friends to cary out his plans

Artist Jacob Lawrence (American, 1917-2000)

Date1978

MediumSerigraph

DimensionsImage Size: 20 × 14 in. (50.8 × 35.6 cm) Paper Size: 26 × 20 in. (66 × 50.8 cm) Frame Size: 31 1/2 × 25 3/4 in. (80 × 65.4 cm)

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Credit LinePurchase, Office of the President

Object numberUAC1800

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No. 20 John Brown held Harpers Ferry for 12 hours. His defeat was a few hours off

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No. 21 After John Brown's capture, he was put to trial for his life in Charles Town, Virginia (now West Virginia)

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No. 15 John Brown made many trips to Canada organizing for his assault on Harpers Ferry

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No. 17 John Brown remained a full winter in Canada, drilling Negroes for his coming raid on Harpers Ferry

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