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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 »an 700,000 residents of Boston’s urban core were without police protection, and the mob ruled the streets.« less