The 1937 Ohio flood that submerged cities and killed hundreds
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The 1937 Ohio flood that submerged cities and killed hundreds
In 1937, the Ohio River rose to catastrophic levels, flooding entire towns, destroying homes and farms, and displacing hundreds of thousands of people. It remains one of the most destructive natural disasters in American history. This video features rare footage of submerged neighborhoods, derailed train cars, and dramatic boat rescues as ...
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