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of the Battle of Liberty Place in 1874. After a disputed election, the White League attempted to overthrow the government of Louisiana. The insurgency was put down with the help of former Confederate general James Longstreet leading a unit of African-American militia.

Jun 12, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: of the Battle of Liberty Place in 1874. After a disputed election, the White League attempted to overthrow the government of Louisiana. The insurgency was put down with the help of former Confederate general James Longstreet leading a unit of African-American militia.

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