The Waco Tornado
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There is an old Native American legend that claims Waco, Texas is immune to tornadoes. The Wacoan Indians selected the area for a settlement because it was situated in a geological recess surrounded by hills and bluffs. But on Monday, May 11, 1953, everyone realized how wrong they had been -- dead wrong. Join the Treasures of the Texas Collection as we look at one of the deadliest natural disasters to hit Central Texas.
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