The 1916 Black Tom Explosion

In the sweltering of July 1916, New Jersey residents thought that sharks were their biggest worry. A stunning explosion in the early morning of July 30 brought the reality of the war in Europe to America's shores.

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The episode is intended for educational purposes. All events are described within historical context. Historical photographs of the results of the Black Tom explosion are shown in the episode, and might be disturbing to some viewers. No graphic photos of violence or death are presented.

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