Secrets of the Civil War: Intel from the Inside
Mar 17, 2023
We often think of the North as the emancipators. The champions of freedom. But, that’s not quite the whole story. Today in our series, we are going to discuss the Union, and it just might surprise you that spies and spy balloons, classified documents, and racially-motivated riots aren’t just the headlines of today but were, in fact, hallmarks of the American Civil War.
Hosted by: Sharon McMahon
Executive Producer: Heather Jackson
Audio Producer: Jenny Snyder
Written and researched by: Heather Jackson, Valerie Hoback, Amy Watkin, and Mandy Reid
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