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Tompkins Square Park riot - January 13, 1874

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

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Tompkins Square Park riot - January 13, 1874

Tompkins Square Park riot - January 13, 1874