The Wall Street Bombing

On September 16, 1920, a bomb exploded in New York City’s financial district, resulting in the deaths of 40 people and injuring many more. The explosion occurred when a horse-drawn wagon was abandoned in a busy area, leading to a chaotic scene as debris and wounded victims filled the streets. As messengers like James Saul rushed to aid the injured, it became apparent that this was not a tragic accident but a targeted act of terrorism. The event shocked the nation, marking one of the most devastating attacks on American soil until the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995.