In a bizarre incident that left the Presidential party gasping for air, over 6,000 school children descended upon American League Park in Washington on May 31, 1923, transforming a serene event into a chaotic free-for-all. The children, who had been attending a music program, broke free from their teachers and charged towards President William H. Harding and his wife, Florence, who were caught off guard by the sudden onslaught.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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