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Theodore Tilton v. Henry Ward Beecher
FromHistory on Trial
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Length:
61 minutes
Released:
Feb 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In 1874, the most famous preacher in America, Henry Ward Beecher, was publicly accused of adultery. The story became one of the greatest sex scandals of the 19th century, and led to a shocking trial, in which Beecher’s accuser, Theodore Tilton, sued Beecher for ruining his marriage. The trial would reveal just how hard it can be to find answers in a courtroom, especially when a celebrity is involved… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Feb 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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