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The Story Behind the 1859 Pig War that Claimed One Causality: A Pig
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 00:54:08
Publish Date: 2024-10-15 12:10:00
Description:

In 1859, an American shot a pig that belonged to the Hudson’s Bay Company. Suddenly the U.S. and British Empire were on the brink of war once again. Over the years, tales about the conflict have been embellished and conspiracy theories were invented. But behind the folklore is a story of peace, diplomacy, and how we make meaning out of history.
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