April 21, 1911, marked a tense day in the dusty town of Paso, Texas, as rebel leader Francisco I. Madero issued a stark ultimatum to President Diaz: resign or face the consequences. Madero, determined to bring an end to the strife, warned that if Diaz failed to step down by 3 o’clock that afternoon, the rebel army would storm the streets of Juarez.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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