Description: September 8, 1900, an unexpected hurricane crashed into the Gulf Coast and devastated Galveston, Texas, leaving more than 6,000 people dead in this area alone and 10,000 more houseless. The storm’s turmoil and destruction allowed white terror and fraud to flourish. White vigilantes falsely accused Black residents of looting and then executed them. White political leaders and businessmen forced Black men to clear debris and bury the dead. Under the guise of rebuilding, they also formed a commission-style government that excluded Black people from political representation. Similar governments soon appeared across hundreds of cities to reinforce Jim Crow policies.
Price: 30 USD
Location: Pompano Beach, Florida
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Photograph
Year of Production: 1900
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Theme: Disasters
Image Color: Black & White
Brand/Publisher: Zahner
Subject: Hurricane
