The Lynching That Shook America: Leo Frank's Tragic Tale

Dive into one of the most shocking miscarriages of justice in American history. On August 17, 1915, Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager, was brutally lynched by a mob in Georgia, igniting a firestorm of controversy that would reshape America's approach to civil rights and anti-Semitism.

In this gripping episode of American Shadows, we explore:

• The murder that set the stage for a trial marred by prejudice and sensationalism
• How anti-Semitism and media frenzy led to a questionable conviction
• The courageous act of a governor that ultimately sealed Frank's fate
• The night of terror when "respectable" citizens became a lynch mob
• The birth of the Anti-Defamation League from the ashes of this tragedy
• The long-lasting impact on American justice and civil rights movements

From the bustling streets of Atlanta to the oak tree in Marietta, we unravel the complex web of events that led to this brutal act of vigilante justice. Learn how a single case exposed the deep-seated prejudices of a nation and sparked changes that resonate to this day.

Join us as we examine this crucial moment in American history and ask: How far have we come in ensuring justice for all? What does the Leo Frank case teach us about the dangers of unchecked prejudice and mob mentality?

Don't miss this powerful exploration of a tragedy that changed the course of American civil rights. Like, share, and subscribe to American Shadows for more untold stories that shaped our nation.

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#Leo_Frank #lynching #anti-Semitism #civil_rights #American_history #justice_system #prejudice #mob_violence #Georgia_history #Mary_Phagan #trial_of_the_century #media_sensationalism #Jim_Crow_era #Jewish_American_history #wrongful_conviction #governor_John_Slaton #Tom_Watson #KKK_resurgence #Anti-Defamation_League #posthumous_pardon #Southern_history #legal_injustice #vigilante_justice #American_shadows #historical_crime #1915_America #Atlanta_history #racial_tensions

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