Episode Synopsis "March 11, 1958 - The Bombing of Mars Bluff, SC Part 1 Ft. Katharine Beeson"

On March 11, 1958, a hydrogen bomb was accidentally dropped on the small community of Mars Bluff, SC. For those who lived in Mars Bluff, especially the Gregg Family, this is one day in history that changed their lives forever.Join us on this episode of On this day in History as we hear about this monumental event from Ms. Katharine Beeson-- an eye witness to that day's events and a member of the Gregg family.

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