On this day in Labor History the year was 1831. That was the year Nat Turner led a slave rebellion in Southhampton, Virginia. 
From a young age Turner believed he had a purpose ordained by God.  Turner had learned to read from one of his master’s sons.

On this day in Labor History the year was 1831. That was the year Nat Turner led a slave rebellion in Southhampton, Virginia. From a young age Turner believed he had a purpose ordained by God. Turner had learned to read from one of his master’s sons.

On this day in Labor History the year was 1831.&nbsp;That was the year Nat Turner led a slave rebellion in Southhampton, Virginia.&nbsp;
From a young age Turner believed he had a purpose ordained by God. &nbsp;Turner had learned to read from one of his master’s sons.

August 21 - Nat Turner’s Insurrection

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