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ACH159: Louisville, Kentucky, 1855. Election day turned into a violent massacre as Know Nothings attacked Catholics to prevent them from voting. Tom and Noëlle Crowe give us the background on the fear and hatred that led to death and destruction on the Ohio River and the aftermath.

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• Bloody Monday Memorial – Ancient Order of Hibernians
• Bloody Monday – Wikipedia
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