EPISODE · Jul 30, 2024 · 19 MIN
The Civil War General Who Took His Dates to See His Severed Leg at the Smithsonian Museum
from Our American Stories · host iHeartPodcasts
On this episode of Our American Stories, Gettysburg National Park Service Ranger Matt Atkinson tells the story of the Civil War general who created the "temporary insanity" plea, got his leg shot off by General Longstreet, and helped form the Gettysburg National Military Park—Dan Sickles. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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