The Dakota 38 (Listener Request)
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
06/01/24
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In the midst of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln authorized the execution of 38 Dakota warriors. His decision to execute, and the reasons used to justify the action remain a black mark on Lincoln's legacy.
Join me this week as I dive into the latest listener request and explore what prompted the mass execution of Indigenous Americans and why it remains one of the most troubling aspects to Lincoln's administration.
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