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Assassination Attempt on Governor Winship

On 25 July 1938
PR
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Date
On 25 July 1938
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On 25 July 1938, an attempt was made to assassinate Governor Winship during a military parade in Ponce, allegedly by members of the Nationalist Party. It was the first assassination attempt against a governor in Puerto Rico's history, wounding 36 people though Winship escaped unharmed.

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Assassination Attempt on Governor Winship occurred in On 25 July 1938, during the modern period of American history.

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What was Assassination Attempt on Governor Winship?
On 25 July 1938, an attempt was made to assassinate Governor Winship during a military parade in Ponce, allegedly by members of the Nationalist Party. It was the first assassination attempt against a governor in Puerto Rico's history, wounding 36 people though Winship escaped unharmed.
When did Assassination Attempt on Governor Winship happen?
Assassination Attempt on Governor Winship occurred in On 25 July 1938.
Where did Assassination Attempt on Governor Winship take place?
Assassination Attempt on Governor Winship took place in PR.

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