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Washington Coliseum

At the Redskins' field, the
medical situation had been bad.
There were many injuries: people
gassed, beaten, hit by projectiles. In
the Coliseum, the situation became
severe. With the bad air, cold floor,
crowded conditions, little food, etc.
many people were fainting and
becoming ill. Medics and oxygens
were constantly called for. Later,
the threat of epidemic was
becoming a concern.