The Emperor Norton Episode: Who was the Emperor of the United States?
Stuff You Missed in History Class
May 31, 201018m 26s
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Show Notes
When Joshua Norton returned to San Francisco following a disastrous business deal, he was a little bit loopy. Norton went to the newspapers and declared himself emperor of the United States. Here's the crazy part: it worked. Tune in and learn more.
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