Disasters, Accidents, and Crises in American History: A Reference Guide to the Nation's Most Catastrophic Events (Facts on File Library of American History)

Covers Over 200 Events, Including Earthquakes, Fires, Floods, Hurricanes, Riots, Assassinations, Blizzards, Terrorist Attacks, Military Crises, Election Deadlocks, Scandals, Health Scares, Tornadoes, Rebellions, Invasions, Economic Collapses, Environmental Disasters, Explosions, And Others. Hurricanes, Tornados, Storms, And Blizzards -- Earthquakes, Floods, And Forest Fires -- Other Natural Disasters -- Environmental Disasters -- Riots And Terrorist Attacks -- Social Disasters And Crises -- Sensational Crimes -- Military Disasters -- Fires -- Ship And Maritime Accidents -- Rail, Automobile, And Air Accidents -- Bridge And Dam Collapses, Explosions, And Industrial Accidents -- Epidemics And Health Crises -- Economic, Business, And Labor Crises -- Rebellions, Uprisings, And Revolts -- Political Crises -- Military Crises -- Presidential Election Crises And Assassinations -- Accidents And Mysteries -- Agencies And Emergency Relief -- Appendix A : Disaster Movies -- Appendix B : Worst Of Lists : The Worst Disasters, Accidents, And Crises In American History* (only Events Included In This Book Are Listed). Ballard C. Campbell. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 432-450) And Index. Presented chronologically and written in narrative form by leading historians, each article of a reference title allows readers a firsthand look at people living through catastrophic events that either transformed society, demarcated one era from another, or generated vast social change. Presents articles on disasters, accidents, and crises in chronological order, including events such as the massacre at Jamestown, assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Bay of Pigs Invasion, and Columbine School shootings.