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American Experience: American Coup: Wilmington 1898

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Discover the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina’s largest city in 1898. Stoking fears of “Negro Rule,” self-described white supremacists used intimidation and violence to destroy Black political and economic power. 

Tuesday, November 12, at 8 pm and Wednesday, November 13, at 1 pm on Nine PBS and livestream.

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American Experience
American Coup: Wilmington 1898
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Expires: 2024-12-11
Rating: TV-14

The little-known story of the deadly 1898 race massacre and coup d’etat in Wilmington, NC.

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