
Bennett Parten, Author of “Somewhere Toward Freedom: Sherman’s March and the Story of America’s Largest Emancipation”
04/07/25 • 65 min
Union General William Tecumseh Sherman’s “March to the Sea” is one of the most famous military campaigns in American history. According to Professor Bennett Parten, however, it’s also a defining moment in the history of African Americans and the Civil War. On this week's leaders and “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview Professor Parten about his enlightening new book “Somewhere Toward Freedom: Sherman’s March and the Story of America’s Largest Emancipation”
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Union General William Tecumseh Sherman’s “March to the Sea” is one of the most famous military campaigns in American history. According to Professor Bennett Parten, however, it’s also a defining moment in the history of African Americans and the Civil War. On this week's leaders and “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we interview Professor Parten about his enlightening new book “Somewhere Toward Freedom: Sherman’s March and the Story of America’s Largest Emancipation”
About Veteran Strategies
‘Leaders and Legends’ is brought to you by Veteran Strategies—your local veteran business enterprise specializing in media relations, crisis communications, public outreach, and digital photography. Learn more at www.veteranstrategies.com.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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