Kansas City Massacre
The Kansas City Massacre occurred on the morning of June 17, 1933. Law enforcement officers were escorting bank robber Frank Nash back to prison when they were ambushed by outlaws. Nash, four policemen and an FBI agent were killed. This massacre forever changed the FBI’s involvement in fighting crime.
Retrospectacle: The Slinky
The slinky “walked” down its first flight of stairs on August 2, 1943, and has been entertaining ... more
Railroad Deal of 1944
In 1942, railroad workers’ unions demanded a raise. Concerned about a strike, President Roosevelt ... more
