Did ‘Vortex I’ prevent riots in downtown Portland?

Offbeat Oregon History podcast

English - December 29, 2023 14:00 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MB - ★★★★★ - 160 ratings
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On that tense late-August weekend, tens of thousands of young people enjoyed themselves at McIver Park, while the much-dreaded riots failed to materialize. Was there a connection? Many voters thought so. (McIver Park, Clackamas County; 1970s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1406c.291.vortex-the-event.html)