He was a larger than life figure who was one of the most famous celebrities of his time. He rose through the ranks of the military through incredible accomplishments but will always be remembered for the battlefield defeat that is synonymous with failure. Gen. George Armstrong Custer is one of the most compelling personalities in American history. And he is now the subject of a new documentary entitled “Custer’s Last Stand”. It premiered earlier this week as part of the American Experience series on PBS. Listen here as we discuss the Custer legacy with documentary writer and director Steven Ives.
