On this day in 1856, Congressman Preston Brooks attacked Senator Charles Sumner with a metal-tipped cane.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On this day in 1856, Congressman Preston Brooks attacked Senator Charles Sumner with a metal-tipped cane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1856, Congressman Preston Brooks attacked Senator Charles Sumner with a metal-tipped cane.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

A Southern congressman beats a Northern senator with a cane - May 22nd, 1856

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

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A Southern congressman beats a Northern senator with a cane - May 22nd, 1856

A Southern congressman beats a Northern senator with a cane - May 22nd, 1856