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The Aftermath: May 14, 1985-Present

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In total, eleven people were dead, sixty-one homes were lost, and over 200 people were left homeless. The city promised that homes would be rebuilt by…

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The Bombing: May 13, 1985

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Police and fire crews arrived on the morning of May 13, 1985 to serve arrest warrants for several MOVE members and to evict them from their compound…

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The Buildup: 1968-1985

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Philadelphia was a city with a unique culture for violence. Frank Rizzo, who served as Police Commissioner and later Mayor, created a police…

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