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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2021 · 23 MIN

The Whitman Tragedy

from Dr. History's Tales of the Old West · host Dr. Ken Turner

The Whitmans and Spaldings wanted to convert the Indians. The influx of settlers and infectious diseases caused large numbers of Indians, especially children to die. Indians blamed the Whitmans resulting in the ambush and death of settlers including the Whitmans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Whitmans and Spaldings wanted to convert the Indians. The influx of settlers and infectious diseases caused large numbers of Indians, especially children to die. Indians blamed the Whitmans resulting in the ambush and death of settlers including the Whitmans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Whitmans and Spaldings wanted to convert the Indians. The influx of settlers and infectious diseases caused large numbers of Indians, especially children to die. Indians blamed the Whitmans resulting in the ambush and death of settlers including...

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