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Anarchists simultaneously set off bombs in eight separate U.S. cities.
Anarchist militants coordinate bombings in eight U.S. cities, triggering fear and widespread investigations during the post–World War I era.
On June 2, 1919, anarchist extremists detonated homemade bombs in eight separate American cities simultaneously.
The attacks targeted public buildings and law enforcement agencies, causing property damage and minor injuries.
These coordinated bombings reflected post–World War I social unrest and radical political movements.
Federal authorities launched extensive investigations under the newly formed Bureau of Investigation.
The incidents fueled the Red Scare and led to heightened surveillance of immigrant communities.
Although the perpetrators largely evaded capture, the bombings left a lasting impact on U.S. security policy.
The events underscored tensions between civil liberties and government crackdowns in times of perceived national threat.
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