An Assassination in Kentucky - January 4 2023

January 4th: William Goebel Born (1856)

Sometimes, being the champion of the people can place you in the crosshairs of dangerous individuals. On January 4th 1856 a man was born who would, in some circles, become an incredibly popular politician. A job he got by doing anything that was necessary and making enemies along the way.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Goebel, https://www.neh.gov/humanities/2013/julyaugust/feature/the-late-governor-goebel, https://kynghistory.ky.gov/Our-History/History-of-the-Guard/Pages/Governor-Goebel's-Assassination.aspx, https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/the-murder-of-kentucky-governor-william-goebel-1900/

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