Stuff You Missed in History Class

The Emperor Norton Episode: Who was the Emperor of the United States?

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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