This Day in History Entry #282
July 2nd, 2014 by Wordsman
Not content to mere prisoners be
They took charge of their route ‘cross the sea
Some tried to their cause thwart
But the land’s highest court
Ruled that all these brave souls should be free
Event: The Mende captives revolt and take over La Amistad
Year: 1839
Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Amistad
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