Episode 627: The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 Part I - Killer Condiments
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Anarchy and Irony: The Molasses Tank Incident
This chapter explores the early 20th-century anarchist movement, using the opposition to breakfast foods as a metaphor for anti-establishment sentiments. It delves into the violent tactics employed by anarchists and the cultural influence of Italian immigrants in Boston, highlighting their complex connection to anarchism. The narrative culminates with the Great Molasses Flood of 1919, examining the precarious construction of a molasses tank in a densely populated neighborhood and its broader sociopolitical implications.
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