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Bonus Episode! Some listeners might be familiar with the book The Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter. Others might know his novel The Rebel Outlaw Josey Wales or at least the film directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. During research for the George Wallace series, Jamie was shocked to discover that Forrest Carter was actually Asa Carter—the man behind the infamous "Segregation Forever" speech for the Alabama governor. Asa Carter was a violent racist who created a militant faction of the Ku Klux Klan and sent thugs to attack a Nat King Cole concert. Later, he moved to Texas, changed his name, and softened his image if not his actual beliefs. He lied about Cherokee ancestry and fabricated most of the details in The Education of Little Tree. "Forrest" Carter tried to hide from his past, but before he could fully enjoy his success, he died after a fist fight with his own son.
Consider a donation to the Cherokee Nation. And if you are struggling, please reach out to someone you trust or dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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💵 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chainsawhistory
💻 Learn more and support the show on our website: http://www.chainsawhistory.com
Bonus Episode! Some listeners might be familiar with the book The Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter. Others might know his novel The Rebel Outlaw Josey Wales or at least the film directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. During research for the George Wallace series, Jamie was shocked to discover that Forrest Carter was actually Asa Carter—the man behind the infamous "Segregation Forever" speech for the Alabama governor. Asa Carter was a violent racist who created a militant faction of the Ku Klux Klan and sent thugs to attack a Nat King Cole concert. Later, he moved to Texas, changed his name, and softened his image if not his actual beliefs. He lied about Cherokee ancestry and fabricated most of the details in The Education of Little Tree. "Forrest" Carter tried to hide from his past, but before he could fully enjoy his success, he died after a fist fight with his own son.
Consider a donation to the Cherokee Nation. And if you are struggling, please reach out to someone you trust or dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.