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The Macaroni Riots – A New England Legends Podcast
Published 1 week, 3 days ago
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History has a frightening way of repeating itself.
Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger head to Providence, Rhode Island's historic Federal Hill to uncover the forgotten story of the Macaroni Riots of 1914. Triggered by soaring food costs, economic hardship, and the looming shadow of World War I, what sounds like an amusing name became one of New England's most violent and overlooked civil disturbances.
Discover the history behind the riots, the people caught in the chaos, and why this remarkable true story feels more relevant today than ever.The Macaroni Riots – A New England Legends Podcast
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