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82. Pollard v. Breckinridge- The Breach of Promise Case

Kentucky History & Haunts
Kentucky History & Haunts
Episode • Feb 4, 2022 • 28m
“A young school girl. A member of Congress. The most celebrated breach of promise case in the history of this country!” The trial, the events that led up to it, and the aftermath are a fascinating sequence of double standards and old-timey nonsense. This is part one of a two part series. Visit kyhistoryhaunts.com for sources and photos.

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