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The New York City Flour Riot of February 1837 – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 459
186 years ago, with the US economy starting to melt down, New Yorkers rioted against alleged grain and flour hoarding. But discontent was much more widespread, as Locofocos and armed “Patriot” paramilitaries soon made clear. Bill and Rachel.
Links and notes for ep. 459 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AFD-Ep-459-Links-and-Notes-NYC-Flour-Riot-of-1837.pdf
Theme music by Stunt Bird.
The post The New York City Flour Riot of February 1837 – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 459 appeared first on Arsenal For Democracy.
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By Bill Humphrey
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186 years ago, with the US economy starting to melt down, New Yorkers rioted against alleged grain and flour hoarding. But discontent was much more widespread, as Locofocos and armed “Patriot” paramilitaries soon made clear. Bill and Rachel.
Links and notes for ep. 459 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AFD-Ep-459-Links-and-Notes-NYC-Flour-Riot-of-1837.pdf
Theme music by Stunt Bird.
The post The New York City Flour Riot of February 1837 – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 459 appeared first on Arsenal For Democracy.