City In Terror Calvin Coolidge And The 1919 Boston Police Strike

On September 9, 1919, an American nightmare came true. The entire Boston police force deserted their posts, leaving the city virtually defenseless. Their strike made an inconspicuous governor, Calvin Coolidge, known throughout America, turning him into a national hero and, eventually, a president. It also created a monster: for two days, more than 700,000 residents of Boston_s urban core were without police protection, and the mob ruled the streets.Russell, Francis is the author of 'City In Terror Calvin Coolidge And The 1919 Boston Police Strike', published 2005 under ISBN 9780807050330 and ISBN 0807050334.