Riots Erupt After 1927 Verdict Against Italian Immigrants ⚖️ America in Color | Smithsonian Channel

On August 23, 1927, a federal judge sentenced two Italian immigrants, Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, to the electric chair. The decision would spark protests and riots all over the world. #AmericaInColor #CrimesoftheCentury #SmithsonianChannel From the Series: America in Color: Crimes of the Century Subscribe to The Smithsonian Channel: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: