Tocqueville in Peekskill
This Washington Journal segment highlights Tocqueville and Beaumont visit to Peekskill, New York on the way through the Hudson River valley … read more
This Washington Journal segment highlights Tocqueville and Beaumont visit to Peekskill, New York on the way through the Hudson River valley from New York City in July 1831. John Curran talked about Peekskill in the 1830s and it’s origins. Mayor Frances Gibbs discussed the more modern history and environment of the area including the diversity of the area. Callers asked about slavery in Peekskill, the military academy there and some history of Tocqueville. close
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