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A City in Terror: Calvin Coolidge and the 1919 Boston Police Strike
A City in Terror Calvin Coolidge and the 1919 Boston Police Strike
Author: Francis Russell
On September 9, 1919, an American nightmare came true. The entire Boston police force deserted their posts, leaving the city virtually defenseless. Their strike made an inconspicuous governor, Calvin Coolidge, known throughout America, turning him into a national hero and, eventually, a president. It also created a monster: for two days, more th...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780807050330
ISBN-10: 0807050334
Publication Date: 5/15/2005
Pages: 256
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Publisher: Beacon Press
Book Type: Paperback
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