On September 9, 1919, an American nightmare came true.
It also created a mo.
The Police Strike and the mayhem that followed made an inconspicuous governor, Calvin Coolidge, known throughout America, turning him into a national hero and, eventually, a president.
Women were raped on street corners, stores were looted, and pedestrians were beaten and robbed while crowds not only looked on but cheered.
The entire Boston Police force deserted their posts, leaving the City virtually defenseless.
On September 9, 1919, an American nightmare came true