The Johnstown Flood, one of the worst natural disasters in American history, occurred on May 31 in 1889. It caused an unprecedented level of destruction and loss of life. But what was the cause of this horrific event, and could it have been avoided? And what do the circumstances around the flood, and its recovery, teach us about the best and worst of human nature? Watch the full digital short on the historic Johnstown Flood in our Past PA Series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X89yR
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The Johnstown Flood, one of the worst natural disasters in American history, occurred on May 31 in 1889. It caused an unprecedented level of destruction and loss of life. But what was the cause of this horrific event, and could it have been avoided? And what do the circumstances around the flood, and its recovery, teach us about the best and worst of human nature? Watch the full digital short on the historic Johnstown Flood in our Past PA Series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X89yR
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