• 39:50 - 43:00
THC 29: Paul Serup | The Lincoln Assassination & the Catholic Church
New York City Draft Riots and Police Memorials
Paul Serup discusses his upcoming research on the 1863 New York City Draft Riots, which he characterizes as a Catholic-led attempt to overthrow the Union government. He shares an anecdote about discovering missing names on the NYPD Wall of Heroes memorial for officers killed during the riots. Serup argues that the history of these riots and the Church's role in them has been intentionally suppressed to avoid racial and religious tension.