The Attica Prison Massacre: While the United states Armed Forces (private mercenaries) are in Vietnam, “united in … determination to take all necessary measures in support of freedom,” the Attica, new york prison rebellion ends. After a four-day siege, 550 state troopers storm the prison killing 43 inmates and captive guards.
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Subsequent Events:
References:
“Today in History,” Orange County (California) Register, 13 September 2009, News:3.
Attica Prison riot – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attica_Prison_riot