August 11, 1944, Philadelphia – In a brazen move, the Army removed all guards from Philadelphia’s trolleys, buses, subways, and elevated trains, plunging the city into chaos. The sudden withdrawal of security personnel marked the first step towards the eventual restoration of the lines to normal operation by the Philadelphia Transportation Company (PTC) after a six-day shutdown.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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