EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 1 MIN
July 2 - Denmark Vesey
from Labor History in 2:00 · host The Rick Smith Show
On this day in Labor History the year was 1822. That was day that Denmark Vesey was hung for his role in allegedly plotting a slave rebellion in South Carolina. Vesey had been born into slavery in St. Thomas in the Caribbean. From there he was brought to Charleston. He won the lottery and was able to purchase his freedom at the age of 32.
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