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RE: Washington Arsenal Explosion Commemoration
Richmond, Virginia had it's own Arsenal explosion in March of 1863. About 75-80 girls died in the explosion or of their wounds; some drowned when they raced down to the edge of the James River and jumped in to douse their flaming clothing.

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RE: Washington Arsenal Explosion Commemoration - by BettyO - 05-29-2014, 06:21 PM

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