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Dana Bash on America’s Deadliest Election

Live at the National Constitution Center

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Henry Warmoth and the Shadows of Reconstruction

This chapter explores Henry Warmoth's rise as a populist governor of Louisiana during the Reconstruction era, focusing on his interactions with newly enfranchised Black voters. It highlights his eventual shift towards segregationist alliances, the systemic suppression of Black voters, and the violent aftermath of the 1872 gubernatorial election, including the Colfax Massacre. The narrative underscores the complexities of this tumultuous period and its long-lasting impact on civil rights and American society.

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