#OnThisDate September 4, 1949 - Peekskill Riots

The Peekskill Riots Of 1949 Were A Pivotal Moment In Post-World War II America, Exposing Deep Divisions Over Race, Politics, And Free Speech.

Renowned African American Singer And Activist Paul Robeson Performed At An Outdoor Concert Near Peekskill, New York.

The Concert, Attended By Over 20,000 People, Was Initially Peaceful, Despite Tensions Stemming From Robeson's Support For Civil Rights And Alleged Communist Sympathies.

However, As Concertgoers Departed, They Were Met With Brutal Violence From Anti-Communist Protesters Who Threw Stones And Overturned Cars, While Local Authorities Stood By.

This Ambush Followed An Earlier Attempt To Block Robeson's Performance On August 27.

The Riots Highlighted The Prevalence Of Racism And The Fear Of Communism In Cold War-Era America, Marking A Significant Test Of First Amendment Rights And Signaling The Rising Civil Rights Movement​.

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