#251 - Civil War, Comanche Terror, Ku Klux Klan & America's Most Violent Era | Tore Olsson
Danny Jones Podcast
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Nathan Bedford Forrest: From Slave Trader to Confederate General
The chapter explores the life and controversial legacy of Nathan Bedford Forrest, a Confederate general who became wealthy through the inhumane practice of selling slaves. It delves into his military career during the Civil War, including the massacre at Fort Pillow, and his involvement with the Ku Klux Klan post-war. The speakers discuss the ongoing debates about honoring historical figures with dark pasts, particularly focusing on the removal of Confederate statues in the Southern United States.
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