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1906 San Francisco Earthquake | The Sky Burned | 2

American History Tellers

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Chaos and Desperation in the Aftermath

This chapter describes the aftermath of the devastating 1906 San Francisco Earthquake, focusing on the chaos and desperation in the city. It depicts scenes of people trying to save their belongings amidst a wall of flame, instances of mercy killings, and crimes of opportunity. The chapter also highlights the efforts of armed soldiers and naval ships in assisting with crowd control, evacuations, and firefighting.

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