Events tagged with "blanton winship"

Historical Events tagged with "blanton winship"

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Police Shoot Unarmed Civilians in Ponce

March 21st, 1937 87 years ago

In Ponce, Puerto Rico, police opened fire on a peaceful parade, resulting in 19 unarmed civilians being killed. This act of violence was allegedly ordered by Blanton Winship, the U.S.-appointed Governor. The incident occurred during a demonstration advocating for Puerto Rican independence, highlighting the tension between local nationalists and the colonial government.