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Eugene V Debs, Part Two: A Prisoner Runs For President

Ridiculous History
Ridiculous History
Episode • Oct 18, 2022 • 1h 3m

As a known agitator, Eugene V. Debs soon caught the attention of the US power structure -- and his outspoken nature led to him to court. In part two of this two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max explore how the Espionage Act resulted in Eugene's incarceration... and how he ran for the office of President while literally imprisoned. 

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