Fighting Fred Funston

Fighting Fred Funston

"During one of California's biggest disasters, one soldier chose to act illegally and without orders to save lives and a city."
  • 2017
  • 0 hr 4 min
  •  0  (0)
  •   Released

On April 18th, 1906, San Francisco witnessed its most devastating natural disaster – an earthquake that initiated a city-wide fire. The commanding officer of the U.S. Army base at the Presidio, Fred Funston, gathered citizens to fight the fire, patrol the streets, and rebuild the city – all without authorization.

Fighting Fred Funston
Description
On April 18th, 1906, San Francisco witnessed its most devastating natural disaster – an earthquake that initiated a city-wide fire. The commanding officer of the U.S. Army base at the Presidio, Fred Funston, gathered citizens to fight the fire, patrol the streets, and rebuild the city – all without authorization.
  • Release Date
    2017
  • Runtime
    0 hr 4 min
  • Language
    en
  • Rating
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