Corrupting the Youth With Pinball
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The War Against Pinball: LaGuardia's Crusade and Its Nationwide Impact
This chapter examines Mayor LaGuardia's strong opposition to pinball machines in the 1940s, driven by his anti-corruption stance and concern for children's welfare. It highlights his dramatic actions, including banning the machines and public spectacles of destruction, as well as the broader national sentiment against pinball during that era.
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