Cleveland's May Day Riot
As fears of Bolshevik influence rise, returning veterans and union workers in Cleveland rally on May Day, demanding justice for labor rights. The peaceful protest quickly escalates into chaos when disapproving veterans clash with marchers, leading to violence and tragic fatalities. Amidst the turmoil, the growing red hysteria grips the nation, as the lines between workers and radicals blur in the eyes of the public.In this clip
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