October 12, 1898, marked a day of great unease in the City of Light. The air was thick with tension as the people of Paris grappled with the Fashoda crisis, a diplomatic impasse that threatened to plunge the nation into chaos. The city’s newspapers reflected the uncertainty of the people and the government, with some advocating a firm stance, even war, while others sought a more palatable solution.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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