When New York City rioted over two actors and Shakespeare: the Astor Place Riot

Name: When New York City rioted over two actors and Shakespeare: the Astor Place Riot
Uploaded: 2021-01-28T23:48:09+00:00
Duration: 14 min 13 s
Description: Amid the tensions of a growing America, a rivalry between two great actors turns violent. The Astor Place Riot also called the New York City Shakespeare Riot, is history that deserves to be remembered

The History Guy: History Deserves to be Remembered Published January 28, 2021 866 Views $0.39 earned

Rumble — Amid the tensions of a growing America, a rivalry between two great actors turns violent. The Astor Place Riot also called the New York City Shakespeare Riot, is history that deserves to be remembered.

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