June 7, 1918, marked a tumultuous night for the Brooklyn chapter of the American Defense Society. Members gathered to discuss a pressing matter: Director General of the American Red Cross, Colonel John D. McAdoo, suggested renaming the Lackawanna County ferryboats ‘Dremen’ and ‘Hamburg.’ The proposal sparked heated debate, with some members vociferously opposing the change.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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