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A limited state of martial law was declared in Russell County, Alabama, due to organized crime.
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Declaration of martial law in Russell County, Alabama
1954 declaration of martial law in Alabama, United States
On July 22, 1954, a limited state of martial law was declared in Russell County, Alabama, by Governor Gordon Persons. The county, particularly Phenix City, had become lawless, and Persons lost faith in the local law enforcement, which had been implicated in illegal gambling…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Russell County, Alabama
County in Alabama, United States
Russell County is a county in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, the population was 59,183. Its county seat is Phenix City. Its name is in honor of Colonel Gilbert C. Russell, who fought in the wars against the Creek Indians.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)