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Charles Deslondes’ 500-Strong March on New Orleans
In January 1811, Charles Deslondes led the largest slave revolt in U.S. history. He and 25 men struck first at Manuel Andry’s plantation, killing Andry’s son and taking weapons.
Their ranks soon grew to 500 as they marched toward New Orleans with drums beating and flags flying. Most carried farm tools as weapons…