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The '''Peekskill Riots''' were a series of anti-[[communist]] riots fought near the town of Peekskill, New York in 1949. They were instigated near communistic black singer [[Paul Robeson|Paul Robeson's]] concert. Before the concert began, those in attendance were attacked by a mob. The concert was rescheduled and expanded to include other [[leftist]] singers such as [[Pete Seeger]].
The '''Peekskill Riots''' were a series of anti-[[communist]] riots fought near the town of Peekskill, New York in 1949. They were instigated near communistic black singer [[Paul Robeson|Paul Robeson's]] concert. Before the concert began, those in attendance were attacked by a mob. The concert was rescheduled and expanded to include other [[leftist]] singers such as [[Pete Seeger]].
While the rescheduled concert was without incident, the aftermath was not. As people departed, anti-communist agitators formed a [[gauntlet]] and battered vehicles--throwing rocks and attacking cars. Many were injured and significant damage was done to vehicles. The police, who were present, did not interfere. Three hundred of the assaulted parties attempted to lodge complaint to the governor, [[Thomas Dewey]]. He refused to meet with them, blaming them for the violence.
While the rescheduled concert was without incident, the aftermath was not. As people departed, anti-communist agitators formed a [[gauntlet]] and battered vehicles—throwing rocks and attacking cars. Many were injured and significant damage was done to vehicles. The police, who were present, did not interfere. Three hundred of the assaulted parties attempted to lodge complaint to the governor, [[Thomas Dewey]]. He refused to meet with them, blaming them for the violence.
Cathleen White said that the incident became a rallying point for many activists of the period.<ref>[http://www.cat-w.com/peekskill.htm The Peekskill Riots] by Cathleen White</ref>
Cathleen White said that the incident became a rallying point for many activists of the period.<ref>[http://www.cat-w.com/peekskill.htm The Peekskill Riots] by Cathleen White</ref>