In 1969, with the help of an informant, the Chicago Police, Cook County State's Attorney, and FBI assassinated Fred Hampton, Chairman of Chicago's Black Panthers.
When Rome defeated Carthage a tiny minority of Romans became extremely wealthy while the majority found themselves poor and underemployed. This led to the corruption of institutions and the end of political traditions. Violence in politics beca
In 1937, strikers were brutally murdered and assaulted by Chicago cops who were bought and paid for by Republic Steel Corporation. This event changed how unions have conducted themselves ever since.
In 1932, thousands of unemployed WWI veterans converged on Washington DC in hopes of getting the bonus they were promised. President Herbert Hoover ordered General Douglas MacArthur to drive the veterans out of their camp. With the help of futu
During The Great Depression, President Roosevelt created the FHA, which, among other things, backed mortgages. This made it possible for millions of Americans to buy homes. The program excluded African Americans. Although US citizens who paid t