Encore: The Walker Affair | The Last Filibuster | 3

American History Tellers

Wondery

Society & Culture, Kids & Family, History, Education For Kids

4.7 • 18.3K Ratings

🗓️ 5 October 2022

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

When he escaped Nicaragua in 1857, American William Walker was a failed despot responsible for the death of thousands of people and the destabilization of Central America. But he returned to New Orleans with fanfare, greeted by cheering crowds and parades. Soon Walker vowed to return to Central America to take back control of his empire. But his final, daring invasion would end in disaster.

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0:00.0	Hey, prime members, you can listen to American History Tellers add free on Amazon music.
0:05.8	Download the app today.
0:09.2	Imagine it's May 1857.
0:20.4	You're a captain in the US Navy aboard your ship The St. Mary's, a three-masted slupe of
0:25.3	war.
0:26.3	A few hours ago, who left the harbor at San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua, transporting
0:30.9	17 prisoners of war, Americans who attempted to overthrow the Nicaraguan government.
0:37.0	Now you're heading below deck to pay a visit to their leader, William Walker.
0:43.6	You find him in his quarters, finishing the last of some salted beef and boiled potatoes.
0:48.7	The only greeting you get from him is a grunt between mouthfuls.
0:51.6	Well, it looks like you're enjoying your supper, General Walker.
0:54.8	I hear you and your men were reduced to eating your horses during the siege.
0:59.2	Walker ignores you.
1:01.1	He swallows one last bite and dabs the corners of his mouth with a handkerchief.
1:05.5	Then he finally speaks.
1:07.0	Where are you taking us, captain?
1:08.7	My orders are to take you and your officers' Panama.
1:11.2	From there, my men will take you across the Isthmus to a steamship bound for New Orleans.
1:15.8	After that, you're not my problem anymore.
1:17.8	New Orleans?
1:18.8	Oh, that's good.
1:19.8	I'll get a hero's welcome there.
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