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In July 1866, a convention in New Orleans was planned to amend Louisiana's constitution to permit Blacks to vote. Because there were threats of violence, the Mayor asked the local military commander to stop the meeting. The commander refused but said he would protect the conventioneers' right to assemble. Unfortunately, he mistakenly thought the meeting was scheduled for 6:00 pm when it actually began at noon. Without protection, mob violence ensued.
Who was the commander who made this tragic mistake?
Credit: @WJC
Who was the commander who made this tragic mistake?
Credit: @WJC