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Harriet Scott: The Woman Behind Dred Scott v. Sanford

Harriet Scott: The Woman Behind Dred Scott v. Sanford

FromWe the People


Harriet Scott: The Woman Behind Dred Scott v. Sanford

FromWe the People

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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Aug 23, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, we uncover the life of Harriet Scott, the wife and co-plaintiff of Dred Scott in the infamous case Dred Scott v. Sanford. Although much is known about the case itself – in which the Supreme Court held that African Americans were not citizens of the United States – little attention has been devoted to the people who brought the case before the Court and lived with the devastating consequences. Guests: Martha S. Jones – author and professor at Johns Hopkins University, and Lea VanderVelde – professor at Iowa College of Law and author of the definitive biography on Harriet Scott. Guest hosted by Lana Ulrich.
Released:
Aug 23, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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A weekly show of constitutional debate hosted by National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen where listeners can hear the best arguments on all sides of the constitutional issues at the center of American life.