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John C. Frémont’s one-night stand in Las Vegas–180 years ago this week

Posted on April 30, 2024 by William P. BarrettMay 7, 2024

The military adventurer and war criminal disparaged local Indians and got a good bath

Posted on January 27, 2020 by William P. BarrettJanuary 27, 2020

“Imperfect Union,” by Steve Inskeep, recounts John C. Frémont’s slaughter of Indians and Latinos

Posted on April 23, 2018 by William P. BarrettApril 23, 2018

Official acknowledges war criminal acts, among other bad stuff, was left out of display

Posted on April 2, 2018 by William P. BarrettApril 9, 2018

By massacring Indians and Latinos, he helped open the West to gringos.

Posted on August 18, 2016 by William P. BarrettAugust 13, 2017

John C. Frémont was a military officer, politician, businessman–and murderer.