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Preview: Season 31 Episode 7 | 30s
The most famous family conflict in American history, the Hatfield-McCoy feud evolved into a mythic American tale.
Aired: 09/10/19
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In 1878, Randall McCoy accused a relative of Anderson Hatfield of stealing their hog.
Anderson “Devil Anse” Hatfield
Anderson “Devil Anse” Hatfield earned a reputation for being fearless.
Former slaves who battled prejudice & oppression to sing their way into a nation’s heart.
They came to hear the concert of their lives, but experienced something far more profound.
