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American Experience | #3607 American Coup: Wilmington 1898 | Trailer

It's the story of a race massacre and insurrection in North Carolina's largest city in 1898.

Aired 10/14/2024 | Expires 11/12/2027

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American Experience | #3607 American Coup: Wilmington 1898 | Trailer

10/14/2024 | 30s

It's the story of a race massacre and insurrection in North Carolina's largest city in 1898.

American Coup: Wilmington 1898 tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina's largest city in 1898 -- the only coup d'etat in the history of the US. Stoking fears of "Negro Rule," self-described white supremacists used intimidation and violence to destroy Black political and economic power.

Aired 10/14/2024 | Expires 11/12/2027

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American Experience | #3607 American Coup: Wilmington 1898 | Trailer

10/14/2024 | 30s

American Coup: Wilmington 1898 tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina's largest city in 1898 -- the only coup d'etat in the history of the US. Stoking fears of "Negro Rule," self-described white supremacists used intimidation and violence to destroy Black political and economic power.

Aired 10/14/2024 | Expires 11/12/2027

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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