Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico

In 1859, a San Francisco eccentric proclaimed himself "Emperor of these United States." His colorful existence leads us all to consider how we see reality. Joshua Norton's life is history that deserves to be remembered.

Sep 27, 2019 | 12:46 | Heidi Wiechert

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