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1915: A major hurricane struck the Galveston, Texas area, killing more than 200 people. However, due to the newly-constructed seawall, only 11 died in Galveston itself.
1915: A major hurricane struck the Galveston, Texas area, killing more than 200 people. However, due to the newly-constructed seawall, only 11 died in Galveston itself.