Sacco and Vanzetti are executed
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- court
- a place or group that decides legal cases
- protest
- show disagreement in public
- justice
- fair treatment and the protection of rights
Sacco and Vanzetti were executed after their controversial convictions. People in many countries protested. The case continued to raise questions about prejudice, evidence, and fairness in courts.
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Follow-up: Boston Garden opens
Boston Garden opened as a place for large public events. It became famous for sports and performances. A different building, now called TD Garden, opened in 1995. The two arenas are not the same building.
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