Turbulent Times: The Sacco and Vanzetti Case

This chapter explores the historical context of the 1920s in the United States, focusing on the case of Sacco and Vanzetti, two Italian immigrant anarchists. It details the chaotic events of a dramatic robbery in Braintree, Massachusetts, that led to widespread suspicion and violence, intertwining their story with societal fears of anarchism and radicalism. The narrative captures the intense atmosphere of the era, emphasizing the biases and political tensions that pervaded law enforcement's approach to the case.