John Brown

Born May 9, 1800 in CT

Died 1859

• Abolitionist who fought passionately to end slavery.

• Led the famous raid on Harper’s Ferry, escalating tensions before the Civil War.

• Was hanged, but the tribute song Union soldiers sang about him later became the tune for Battle Hymn of the Republic.

“I have only a short time to live, only one death to die, and I will die fighting for this cause.”