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THE 1889 JOHNSTOWN FLOOD (PT 2): SURVIVOR ACCOUNTS, AFTERMATH

THE 1889 JOHNSTOWN FLOOD (PT 2): SURVIVOR ACCOUNTS, AFTERMATH

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In part two we cover a recap of the3 flood path and devastation, survivor and media accounts, causes and blame,including the 2016 report, Clara Barton's efforts with the Red Cross, and the Johnstown floods of 1936 and 1977, showing that Johnstown still isn't safe from being destroyed again.

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THE 1889 JOHNSTOWN FLOOD (PT 2): SURVIVOR ACCOUNTS, AFTERMATH

THE 1889 JOHNSTOWN FLOOD (PT 2): SURVIVOR ACCOUNTS, AFTERMATH

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