Samuel Mudde: Fort Jefferson's Most Infamous

Construction of Fort Jefferson began in the early 19th century to address the growing need for America to protect its shores. The resulting massive coastal fortress is the largest masonry structure on American soil; however, its history as a defensive outpost is far overshadowed by its time spent as a prison, housing Union Army deserters and none other than the very men convicted for successfully conspiring to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln, including Dr. Samuel Mudde. Website: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/ Patreon:   / southerngothicmedia   Store: https://teespring.com/stores/southern...