The Salem Witch Trials and the American Puritans

On this episode of Our American Stories, early on, a hush descended over 1692-1693 Salem Witch Trials for generations. Then came playwright Arthur Miller, who made off with the story, or at least his version of it. Since 1953, The Crucible has become the culturally-accepted storyline that has come to define American Puritans (e.g., the Pilgrims) and the city of Salem itself. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.