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The 1922 Straw Hat Riot

The 1922 Straw Hat Riot: A Fashion Statement Turned Violent Protest in New York City

In the late summer of 1922, New York City witnessed a bizarre and violent episode that blended fashion, class tension, and mob behavior into what came to be known as the Straw Hat Riot. Though it may sound trivial to modern ears, the riot stemmed from deep-seated social customs and quickly escalated from harmless teasing to city-wide brawls.

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