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Bomb at British Pavilion, New York World’s Fair – July 4, 1940

Discussion in 'USA' started by Richelieu, Sep 19, 2023.

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  1. Richelieu

    Richelieu Well-Known Member

    NEW YORK: Death at the Fair

    Unsolved, this incident has given rise to a number of conspiracy theories online, all of which seem implausible to me - the key may be that this wasn’t an isolated outrage.

    Four Americans were awarded the BEM but, as was customary, only the British recipient’s award was gazetted.
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    Gallantry Awards | The National Archives

    Page 6191 | Issue 34978, 25 October 1940 | London G...


    Bomb outrage at British Pavilion, New York Fair. Code 45 file 176 | The National Archives
    REWARDS AND GIFTS. General: Bomb outrage at British pavilion at New York World's Fair;... | The National Archives
    New York World's Fair, 1940. Re-opening of British Pavilion. | The National Archives
     
    Last edited: Sep 19, 2023
    Richelieu, Sep 19, 2023
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