It’s a story that will leave you speechless – a tale of intrigue and deception that unfolded in the scorching Texas Valley. On a fateful day in June 1936, Governor Alfred M. Landon of Kansas was in town, promoting the state’s interests. But little did anyone know, his visit would be marred by a shocking turn of events.
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- San Antonio’s Unsavory Side: A Tale of Deception and Greed · Texas
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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