Historical Events tagged with "preparedness day"

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Crime & Law

Market Street Bombing During Preparedness Day Parade

July 22nd, 1916 108 years ago

On Market Street in San Francisco, a bomb exploded during a Preparedness Day parade, resulting in ten fatalities and injuring approximately forty others. The explosion occurred amidst a large gathering of supporters advocating for military preparedness, reflecting the tensions and concerns about an impending world conflict. The aftermath of the bombing incited widespread fear and frantic investigations into the individuals behind the attack, underscoring the urgent political climate of the time.

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