In 1892, Ohio-born Benjamin Harrison was the first U.S. President to call for anti-lynching legislation. Four years later, his home state responded with the Smith Act "for the Suppression of Mob Violence." One of the most severe anti-lynching laws in the country, it was a major step forward, though it did little to address the underlying causes of racial intolerance and distrust of law enforcement. Chronicling hundreds of acts of mob violence in Ohio, this book explores the acts themselves, their motivations and the law's response to them.
In 1892, Ohio-born Benjamin Harrison was the first U.S. President to call for anti-lynching legislation. Four years later, his home state responded with the Smith Act "for the Suppression of Mob Violence." One of the most severe anti-lynching laws in the country, it was a major step forward, though it did little to address the underlying causes of racial intolerance and distrust of law enforcement. Chronicling hundreds of acts of mob violence in Ohio, this book explores the acts themselves, their motivations and the law's response to them.
Lynching and Mob Violence in Ohio, 1772-1938
245Lynching and Mob Violence in Ohio, 1772-1938
245Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781476673417 |
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Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers |
Publication date: | 12/11/2018 |
Pages: | 245 |
Product dimensions: | 7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.50(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |