Listen "E36: The First Cassius Clay, Scandalous Politician and Abolitionist"
Episode Synopsis
Most everyone knows the name Cassius Clay--it was the birth name of the late, great Muhammad Ali. But he was named after Cassius Marcellus Clay, a 19th century Kentucky politician turned firebrand abolitionist. Born on a wealthy plantation, Clay was inspired by his time at Princeton, where he saw William Lloyd Garrison speak, he would agitate for abolition beginning in the 1830s. But he was a bit of a hellraiser in his personal life, fighting many duels, inciting brawls, and even taking a bullet. Oh and having a mysterious affair with a Russian ballet dancer....and marrying a woman 60 years younger than himself. Join Caroline and Adrienne for all the fun as they explore the many scandals of Cassius Marcellus Clay. ===============================================================Visit Scandal Sheets on Facebook and Instagram (@scandalsheetspod) and our website, www.scandalsheetspod.com. Enjoyed the show? Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio.... and pretty much wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for your support!We now have a Patreon! We would appreciate your support in defraying the costs of producing "Scandal Sheets". You will be handsomely rewarded. For one time gifts, we also have a Paypal linked to [email protected]===============================================================Theme Music:Blind Love Dub by Jeris (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/55416 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)
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