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1185: The Boston Police Strike

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Emergency Response to Civil Unrest in Boston

This chapter delves into the university's reaction to the Boston police strike, highlighting the formation of the Harvard Regiment as students and faculty rally to maintain peace. As violence surges in the city, the chapter uncovers the struggles faced by these volunteers and the eventual intervention of state forces.

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