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The Black Death Comes to America

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Plague and Prejudice

This chapter delves into the tumultuous events of March 1900, as a doctor in San Francisco battles to confirm a bubonic plague diagnosis amidst racial tensions and political opposition. It highlights the intersection of public health and societal biases, culminating in federal intervention and a failure of local governance during a critical epidemic.

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